Data engineer jobs in Ashburn, VA and nearby

Data engineer jobs within 25 miles of Ashburn, VA. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 2, 2026

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Open jobs: 376
Employers: 159

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $127,978Across 37 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 7%25 listings
On-site: 12%46 listings

Not specified: 81% (305 listings)

Employers hiring include Capital One (38), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (35), Deloitte US (15).

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Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Data engineer jobs in Ashburn, VA and nearby

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Added 16 days ago
Data Engineer 5, Marketing and Messaging (Enterprise Platform Technology)
Capital One
McLean, VA
…real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Data Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging…
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Data Engineer
FedWriters, Inc.
Arlington, VA
- $45.38 to $49.64 USD / hour
Ready to launch your data career on work that matters to national defense? As FWI’s Data Engineer on the DA2I program, you’ll collect, clean, and transform raw data into the trusted,…
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Senior Data Engineer
Fantom Corporation
Chantilly, VA
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise. This role is responsible for streamline processes, improve system performance, and strengthen secure data…
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Data Engineer
SiloSmashers
Arlington, VA
- $125,000 to $140,000 USD / year
SiloSmashers is hiring for a Data Engineer to s
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Senior Data Engineer
SiloSmashers
Arlington, VA
- $140,000 to $154,000 USD / year
SiloSmashers is hiring for a Senior Data Engine
Added 17 days ago
Snowflake Data Engineer
TALENT HIVE, LLC
McLean, VA
TALENT HIVE, LLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Snowflake Data Engineer to join our client's team on a full-time basis. As a leading provider of talent solutions, we are…
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Azure Data Engineer
INTELETECH GLOBAL INC
Rockville, MD
- $60 to $65 USD / hour
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Engineer with extensive experience in
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AWS Data Engineer
DS Technologies Inc
Reston, VA
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NCBI Data Engineer
Ariadne
Bethesda, MD
Ariadne is searching for a Data Engineer to support our work at the at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This opportunity is full time at the NIH in Bethesda, MD and/or remote work.
Added 17 days ago
Palantir Data Engineer
NewGen Technologies
Chantilly, VA
The Palantir Data Engineer leverages advanced Python skills within a small team to develop and implement data transformation pipelines in Palantir's environment. They will be responsible…
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AWS Data Engineer
NewGen Technologies
Herndon, VA
Design and implement a secure AWS data store and supporting serverless components for an enterprise financial workflow. Develop DynamoDB access patterns, security controls, monitoring,…
Added 17 days ago
Sr. Data Engineer
Full Scope
Fairfax, VA
…Security Branch (OUSD/I&S). We are currently seeking a Sr. Data Engineer who will interface with functional and technical experts. Successful candidates will support the modernization,…
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Data Engineer
SCOUT Solutions
Arlington, VA
Gather, clean, and validate data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and
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Data Engineer (22709)
BE / RenXTech
Arlington, VA
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Data Engineer
KNIGHT FEDERAL SOLUTIONS INC
McLean, VA
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Data Engineer/Data Project Lead
VPD Government Solutions
Arlington, VA
The Data Engineer / Data Project Lead provides technical leadership for the design, development, implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of data management solutions…
Added 17 days ago
Data Engineer
Edgesource
Chantilly, VA
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Data Engineer
Edgesource
Chantilly, VA
Added 17 days ago
Data Engineer, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
McLean, VA
Make enterprise data and knowledge usable, governed, and dependable for AI applications. You will design data architectures and build the pipelines, knowledge indexes, and retrieval…
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Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
McLean, VA
Make enterprise data and knowledge usable, governed, and dependable for AI applications. You will design data architectures and build the pipelines, knowledge indexes, and retrieval…
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Consultant, Data Engineer
Infinitive Inc
McLean, VA
Infinitive is a data and AI consultancy that enables its clients to modernize, monetize and operationalize their data to create lasting and substantial value. We possess deep industry and…
Added 17 days ago
Data Engineer
Venture Global LNG Inc
Arlington, VA
Added 18 days ago
Staff Data Engineer - Clearance Required
LMI
Arlington, VA
LMI is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to build authoritative data products supporting Army logistics operations. This engineer will own the development and sustainment of data pipelines,…
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Data Engineer
Robert Half
Arlington, VA
- $150,000 to $170,000 USD / year
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer for a permanent opportunity in Northern, Virginia. In this role, you will design reliable data solutions that support analytics and business…
Added 18 days ago
Jr Data Engineer
ECS FEDERAL LLC
FAIRFAX, VA
Everforth ECS is seeking a Jr Data Engineer to work in a hybrid remote/onsite capacity, with minimum of 3 business days onsite at our Fairfax, VA corporate office and/or our Springfield, VA…

Edgesource

Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA, United States

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Experience: 3–5 years + of professional experience in data engineering or related roles.
Posting language: English
Posted: Jan 9, 2026

Original job description

Company Overview:

For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work.

Position Overview:

Client is seeking a data engineer to grow our team performing cutting edge client work in mission space. With overwhelming amounts of large data, client is seeking a data engineer to support data structuring for implementation into a larger enterprise system that is being custom developed for client.

Development is performed on client site.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and real-time processing using Python and SQL.
Integrate data from multiple sources, including databases, APIs, streaming platforms, PDFs, and MS Office files.
Build scalable data architectures to support analytics and machine learning workloads.
Optimize data processing and queries for performance and cost efficiency in AWS S3.
Exposure to PySpark or other big data frameworks is a plus for future pipeline scalability.

Data Management & Optimization

Collect, clean, and validate large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
Track data versions, implement data quality checks, and ensure data reliability.
Design and optimize data storage in AWS S3, including raw, intermediate, and final datasets.
Implement data governance practices, including documentation, cataloging, lineage, and security.
Ensure compliance security standards.

Collaboration with Data Science & Stakeholders

Work closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements.
Prepare clean, structured, and feature-ready datasets for analytics and machine learning.
Support feature engineering, aggregations, and transformations at scale.
Assist in deploying ML models to production, ensuring monitoring, versioning, and performance optimization.

Documentation & Communication

Document pipelines, data schemas, and transformations clearly.
Communicate technical concepts effectively with cross-functional teams.
Participate in code reviews and promote best practices across the team.

Required Qualifications:

3–5 years + of professional experience in data engineering or related roles.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Engineering teams.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, curious, and committed to data quality.
Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills

Python, SQL, and PySpark (highly desired) for data processing and pipeline development.
Elastic/OpenSearch for search and analytics solutions.
Experience with AWS cloud services and Linux environments.
Git for version control and collaborative development.
Understanding of machine learning workflows and MLOps concepts.

Working at Edgesource:

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation.

At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include:

Flexible PTO Policy + 11 Paid Holidays -
Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid) -
Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -
401k Plan with Match -
Tuition & Professional Development Support -
Commuter Benefits -
Bonus & Employee Referral Programs -
Career Growth Opportunities -

Disclaimer:

Edgesource Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at recruiting@edgesource.com or by phone at (703) 837-0550.

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Skills

Data engineering
Python
SQL
Microsoft Office
Machine learning
Process data
AWS
PySpark
Data management
Unstructured data
Statistical quality control
Data storage
Documentation
Cataloging
Regulatory compliance
Security regulations
Collaboration
ML
Communication skills
Linux
Git
ISO 9001
Software development

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