ETL Developer (Mid SME Level)
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
26-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
ETL Developer TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Xcelerate Solutions is seeking an experienced ETL Developer to play a pivotal role in shaping leading and implementing cutting-edge data flow solutions centered around Apache NiFi. This role supports the design development and deployment of Extract Transform and Load (ETL) processes that power enterprise-level data lakes and analytics ecosystems. The ideal candidate will define architectural best practices optimize performance in large-scale environments and mentor junior developers ensuring the delivery of robust scalable and secure data flow solutions aligned with mission-critical customer objectives.
Security Clearance:
Top Secret / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Top Secret / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Location:
Bethesda MD
Bethesda MD
Responsibilities:
- Architect complex data pipelines: Design and implement enterprise-level NiFi-based ETL architectures for large-scale data ingestion transformation and processing from diverse structured and unstructured sources.
- Optimize and tune performance: Configure and fine-tune NiFi processors manage system memory and balance workloads to ensure optimal throughput and efficiency for both batch and real-time data flows.
- Advanced troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex data flow issues performance bottlenecks and integration challenges to maintain consistent and reliable operations.
- Integrate with big data and cloud technologies: Connect NiFi with databases cloud platforms (AWS Azure OCI) and big data services (e.g. Kafka Elasticsearch S3 SQS/SNS) to enable seamless end-to-end data movement.
- Establish best practices: Define and enforce NiFi development deployment and governance standards ensuring alignment with enterprise data management policies and DevOps practices.
- Documentation and knowledge sharing: Develop comprehensive documentation including data flow mappings architectural diagrams and SOPs to support scalability and continuity across teams.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with data architects data engineers and application developers to translate complex business requirements into robust technical implementations.
- Mentorship and leadership: Provide technical guidance conduct code reviews and mentor junior team members to enhance team capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements:
- Proven experience designing developing and managing complex NiFi data flow solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Deep understanding of NiFi architecture including processors configurations clustering and NiFi Registry.
- Proficiency in Java and Python for developing custom NiFi processors and automation scripts.
- Experience managing relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL Elasticsearch DynamoDB) and writing optimized queries.
- Strong background in real-time streaming and REST API integration for dynamic data movement.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure OCI) and related data services.
- Ability to analyze complex data challenges identify root causes and implement effective sustainable solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Education/Experience:
- HS diploma plus 12 - 16 years of relevant experience
- BS degree plus 8 - 12 years of relevant experience
- Masters degree plus 6 - 10 years of relevant experience
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience deploying and managing ETL solutions within AWS environments leveraging native cloud data tools and automation frameworks.
About Xcelerate Solutions:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean VA. Xcelerate Solutions () is one of Americas fastest-growing companies. Xcelerates culture is defined by our dynamic workforce of versatile professionals supported with growth and development opportunities that drive both individual and company success.
Our commitment to employees has been recognized by the Washington Business Journals 50 Best Places to Work list and Great Place to Work certification with a 4.6-star rating and 99% CEO approval on Glassdoor. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the top DC Metro employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color national origin religion age equal pay disability veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any other protected characteristic.
Pay Transparency Notice:
Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their compensation.
Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their compensation.
Key Skills
- SQL
- Pentaho
- PL/SQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- SSIS
- Informatica
- Shell Scripting
- T Sql
- Teradata
- Data Modeling
- Data Warehouse
- Oracle
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