Data Engineer II Cloud
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking a Data Engineer to support CDC DHP data modernization analytics and cloud-based data management initiatives. This role provides hands-on technical expertise for development migration testing validation and sustainment of analytical workflows supporting surveillance research reporting and operational activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration solutions.
- Support migration and modernization of SAS-based analytics and reporting workflows.
- Develop ETL/ELT processes and cloud-based data engineering solutions.
- Implement automated testing validation and monitoring processes.
- Support data ingestion transformation and delivery across multiple analytical environments.
- Develop reusable code technical documentation and deployment procedures.
- Collaborate with architects analysts and program stakeholders to support modernization objectives.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science Engineering Information Systems or related discipline.
- 5 years of experience in data engineering analytics software development or cloud-based data management.
- Strong SQL skills.
- Hands-on experience with Python R SAS PySpark or comparable technologies.
- Experience developing ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting CDC HHS or public health data systems.
- Experience supporting SAS-to-Python SAS-to-R or similar modernization initiatives.
- Experience with EDAV (Databricks Azure Data Factory Delta Lake R Studio PowerBI Tableau) 1CDP (Palantir Foundry) Azure SQL Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting migration from SAS to other analytics solutions (e.g. R Python Databricks Palantir Foundry).
- Experience supporting dual-run validation equivalency testing and controlled migration approaches.
- Experience with Git CI/CD DevOps and cloud deployment practices.
- Preferred Certifications: Databricks Data Engineer Associate/Professional Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) Azure AI Engineer Associate or equivalent.
- Masters degree preferred.
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Original Posting:
July 17 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $87100.00 - $157450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.