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Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

In this Data Platform Engineer position, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying modern data and analytics applications within a secure, mission-critical environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your work will involve migrating legacy BI and dashboard tools like Qlik to modern, cloud-native solutions, with a focus on platforms like Databricks and Palantir Foundry.
You will leverage robust CI/CD pipelines and GitLab to deliver high-quality code, adhering to established security policies and compliance standards.
Operating within classified or air-gapped environments, such as NIPR and SIPR networks, your ability to work across the full technology stack and quickly adapt to new tools will be essential for success.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED

Ability to work onsite near Arlington, VA 20% of the time
You will need at least 3 years of experience in any of the following:
Demonstrated ability to work across platforms, Infrastructure as Code tools, and data pipeline engineering.
Scripting experience with Python and knowledge of other modern programming languages.
Experience developing and delivering code using modern CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like GitLab.
Proven ability to operate within strict security and compliance requirements, such as those found in federal environments.
Experience with classified/air-gapped environment setup (NIPR/SIPR) is a strong plus.

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

Databricks platform experience, including Databricks Apps and Databricks Genie.
Familiarity with Apache Spark and PySpark.
Direct experience migrating BI/dashboard tools (e.g., Qlik) to modern cloud-native platforms.
Familiarity with platform governance and security
A background in Managed Security Services (MSS).

CLEARANCE

An active secret clearance is required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$81,000—$154,900 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.