Data engineer jobs in Crofton, MD and nearby

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

Counted Nov 1, 2026

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Open jobs: 213
Employers: 111

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $114,999Across 30 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $61.90Across 17 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 5%10 listings
On-site: 14%29 listings

Not specified: 82% (174 listings)

Employers hiring include Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (17), Eliassen Group (13), Accenture Federal Services (11).

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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 Crofton, MD and nearby

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Data Engineer
Infopact, Inc.
Arlington, VA
- $130,000 to $160,000 USD / year
Infopact is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support large-scale Department of Defense data and financial management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience…
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Data Engineer / Backend Developer
Lexical Intelligence, LLC
Bethesda, MD
Lexical Intelligence is seeking a Data Engineer / Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable web applications and content management solutions that support enterprise…
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Sr. Data Engineer – Real Estate Private Equity
FCP
Chevy Chase, MD
We are currently seeking a Sr. Data Engineer to join our Washington, DC team. FCP’s technology team is at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging AI, automation, and modern d
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Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Arlington, VA
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Arlington, VA
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Arlington, VA
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Data Engineer, Mid
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Alexandria, VA
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Data Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Alexandria, VA
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Data Engineer
Altamira Technologies Corp.
Suitland, MD
…innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other…
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Data Engineer (DEA)
Expression
Arlington, VA
Expression is seeking a Data Engineer to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Investigative Case and Data Ecosystem (ICDE) modernization effort. This program is focused on…
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Data Engineer
Expression
Arlington, VA
Expression is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support the design, development, and operational deployment of scalable, AI-enabled data solutions for the Department of Defense CDAO…
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Principal Data Engineer
LEIDOS, INC.
Bethesda, MD
Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer in our Intel Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer…
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Data Engineer
ProSidian Consulting, LLC
Alexandria, VA
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Data Engineer - SWE3
Link, LLC
Columbia, MD
· Optimize queries and data structures for performance and scalability.
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Mid Level Data Engineer
Redhorse Corporation
Arlington, VA
- $145,000 to $165,000 USD / year
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national…
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Junior Graph Data Engineer
Redhorse Corporation
Arlington, VA
- $85,000 to $105,000 USD / year
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national…
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Graph Data Engineer
Redhorse Corporation
Arlington, VA
- $140,000 to $170,000 USD / year
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national…
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Senior Systems Engineer (Data Engineer)
Strategic Data Systems
Arlington, VA
The Senior Systems Engineer will support data-driven decision-making for complex Department of Defense programs by applying systems engineering discipline, data analysis, and rapid…
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Senior Associate, Application Developer - Data Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
Arlington, VA
Job Title: Senior Associate, Application Developer - Data Engineer
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Data Engineer (Hybrid)
West 4th Strategy
Arlington, VA
We need an experienced Data Engineer at the National Guard Bureau (NGB). The NGB is the link between the Army and Air National Guard and the Department of War (DoW). You will support…
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Lifecycle Corporation
Laurel, MD
…and work is performed at a customer location. As a Software/Data Engineer on our team, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented…
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Enterprise Infrastructure Software Data Engineer SWD3_14-317
Lifecycle Corporation
Laurel, MD
The Enterprise Infrastructure Software Data Engineer will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements. They will also:
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Enterprise Infrastructure Software Data Engineer _SWD4_TTO-0400
Lifecycle Corporation
Laurel, MD
…customer location. As an Enterprise Infrastructure Software Data Engineer, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements;…
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Staff Data Engineer
Xometry
North Bethesda, MD
Xometry is looking for a Staff Data Engineer to join our Data Platform team. This is a senior individual contributor role with broa
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Xometry
North Bethesda, MD
Xometry is looking for a Staff Data Engineer to join our Data Platform team. This is a senior individual contributor role with broa

Lexical Intelligence, LLC

Data Engineer / Backend Developer

Bethesda, MD, United States

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Job details

Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline, and 5+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or Data Architecture
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Data Engineer / Backend Developer

Lexical Intelligence provides software and services related to processing large-scale biomedical information sources. Our NLP and analytics software is used by policy and decision makers to evaluate and prioritize current and emerging areas of research.

Lexical Intelligence is seeking a Data Engineer / Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable web applications and content management solutions that support enterprise operations and data distribution. This person will drive back-end development, API integrations, and content management framework improvements for cloud-native platforms supporting dynamic data workflows.

This role owns key components of back-end application logic, content modeling, and data delivery pipelines, with a strong emphasis on system reliability, maintainability, and clear architecture across the platform.

This is a hands-on role responsible for developing robust services, database interactions, content management workflows, and API endpoints to fulfill key functional and mission requirements. The role includes modernizing legacy back-end components, optimizing system performance, and improving content architecture for efficient access and administration.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement data quality, validation, and observability frameworks, including rules, SLAs, and anomaly detection across ingestion and enrichment pipelines
Build systems to track and report on data completeness, record counts, and changes over time to ensure integrity and detect unexpected variation
Support downstream NLP and analytics pipelines by delivering high-quality, well-structured, and consistently enriched data
Contribute to the modernization of legacy data processing frameworks into reusable, scalable platform components
Develop APIs and data integration services to expose and operationalize curated datasets
Design and implement data mapping, transformation, and normalization across heterogeneous data sources
Implement and modernize automated data ingestion frameworks, including batch pipelines and crawler-based ingestion
Monitor, optimize, and instrument data pipelines for performance, reliability, and transparency
Design and maintain data lineage, metadata, and documentation to provide transparency into data coverage, completeness, and flow
Collaborate with governance and security teams to ensure compliance standards are met and to support ongoing ATO requirements through documentation and system design

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline, and 5+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or Data Architecture
Strong knowledge of data integration patterns, data lifecycle management, and modern cloud-based data architecture
Experience designing or implementing data quality frameworks, validation rules, and data observability solutions
Experience working with large, multi-entity datasets and reconciling data across disparate sources
Ability to work independently to deliver data solutions while collaborating within a cross-functional engineering team
Strong hands-on experience with pipeline automation, orchestration, and data framework development
Strong technical writing and documentation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Proven ability to communicate requirements effectively to engineers, data scientists, and program leadership
Java proficiency required
Experience developing backend data processing systems and working in Linux-based environments; strong proficiency with JSON and API-based data integration

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in a related discipline
Familiarity with large-scale data platforms, biomedical data, or research-focused systems, including data privacy considerations for sensitive or regulated data
Experience supporting public-facing federal systems or APIs
Databricks familiarity
One or more of the following certifications: AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate, Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate/Professional
Cloud architecture / DevOps experience or knowledge

All candidates will be required to undergo a background check, must be authorized to work in the United States, and must be able to obtain and maintain an NIH badge with Public Trust Level Two suitability.

Location

Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable commuting distance of Bethesda, MD. Candidates outside the greater Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia area may be responsible for their own transportation costs for badging, equipment retrieval, and in-person attendance when required.

Salary and benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including at no cost: full health and dental for you and your dependents, HSA account, 401k, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and accident insurance, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Lexical Intelligence, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Skills

Back-end development
Natural language processing
Process data
Documentation
Regulatory compliance
Computer science
Data engineering
Google Analytics
Work independently
Technical writing
Attention to detail
Leadership
Oracle Java
Linux
Databricks
AWS certification
DevOps

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