{"id":1116124,"url":"https://alion.io/job/grvty-spark-data-engineer","title":"Spark Data Engineer","company":{"id":4723,"name":"GRVTY","domain":"grvty.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/grvty","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":86,"open_postings":65,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.554,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":49,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Data Science","role_family":"Data Science","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Tysons, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":150000,"max":250000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":250000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"MySQL","optional":false},{"name":"Oracle","optional":false},{"name":"PostgreSQL","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Spark","optional":false},{"name":"SQL","optional":false},{"name":"Apache NiFi","optional":true},{"name":"Java","optional":true},{"name":"Scala","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T14:25:58Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T08:40:03Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"What You'll be Owning\nGRVTY is seeking a Spark Data Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Tysons, VA.\nWhat You Must Have\nActive TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance\nDemonstrated experience building and managing data pipelines\nDemonstrated experience with Python.\nDemonstrated experience with cloud computing using AWS services.\nDemonstrated experience processing data using Apache Spark.\nDemonstrated experience with an RDBMS (Postgres, Oracle, MySQL) and writing SQL queries.\nDemonstrated experience with Linux and shell scripting.\nDemonstrated experience analyzing data in different file formats like csv, xml, json, avro, parquet, etc.\nDemonstrated experience writing and validating unit tests.\nWhat Would be Nice to Have\nDemonstrated experience in NiFi, Apache AirFlow, or an equivalent solution or tool for orchestrating data pipelines.\nDemonstrated experience with Java or Scala.\nDemonstrated experience administering an EMR/Spark cluster\nDemonstrated experience conducting performance tuning of a spark job\nDemonstrated experience developing cloud-based security solutions\nDemonstrated experience following a configuration mgmt. process to review and deploy code as part of releases\nPay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.\nWe’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.\nOur benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.\nVirginia Pay Range\n$150,000-$250,000\nPay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.\nWe’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.\nOur benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.\nVirginia Pay Range\n$150,000—$250,000 USD\nWhy Choose GRVTY\nThe toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.\nWe partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense-including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.\nAt GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.\n Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision \n Health Savings Account with company contribution \n Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays \n Paid Parental Leave \n 401k with generous company match \n Training and Development Opportunities \n Award Programs \n Variety of Company Sponsored Events\nEEO Statement\nGRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. \nAnyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email  or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.\nKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) \nPlease review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. 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