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Data Platform Engineer
Arlington, VA
Actively hiring, first seen by us 1 day ago- Pay
USD 81,000–154,900/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
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
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Before you apply
- Work authorization
- Citizens only
An active secret clearance is required
What you’ll work on
Full postingMigrate legacy BI and dashboard tools like Qlik to cloud-native platforms
Build and deliver code through CI/CD pipelines in GitLab
Work within classified or air-gapped networks such as NIPR and SIPR
From the employer’s posting
migrating legacy BI and dashboard tools like Qlik to modern, cloud-native solutions
You will leverage robust CI/CD pipelines and GitLab to deliver high-quality code
Operating within classified or air-gapped environments, such as NIPR and SIPR networks
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Active secret clearance
- At least 3 years of experience in data pipeline engineering and related areas
- Python scripting and other modern programming languages
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control such as GitLab
- Proven ability to operate within strict security and compliance requirements
Qualification wording
An active secret clearance is required
You will need at least 3 years of experience in any of the following:
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
Posting record
Report an errorActively hiringFirst seen by us 1 day ago, still listed, and not a repost of an earlier posting.
- Status in our records
- Live
- First seen by us
- Nov 4, 20261 day ago
- Recorded sightings
- 2
- Last seen by us
- Nov 5, 2026
These dates show when we found the posting. Check the employer’s website to confirm it is still accepting applications.
How this job compares
Time since we first saw it
Day 1
Early. Similar jobs usually come down between day 6 and day 54.
At Accenture Federal Services, jobs usually come down by about day 64.
From 11,131 similar postings that came down, and 76 of Accenture Federal Services’s. Coming down is not always a hire.
Accenture Federal Services is hiring
90 open jobs
Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.
- Data Engineer hiring is picking up
- Its jobs tend to stay up a long time
- 3% of open jobs were reposted
See how this role fits your experience
Add your resume and we’ll mark which of these tools you already use, and point out anything in the posting that could rule you out.
- Python
- Databricks
- Spark
- PySpark
Where the posting names them
- 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.
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.
BONUS IF YOU HAVE - Databricks platform experience, including Databricks Apps and Databricks Genie. - Familiarity with Apache Spark and PySpark.
- 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.
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Has Accenture Federal Services posted this job before?
Yes. We’ve followed one other Data Platform Engineer job there since August 2026. It is still up.
About Accenture Federal Services
- People
- About 814,000 in 2026, up 4% from the year before.Annual report (SEC Form 10-K)
- Company
- Listed as ACN.
- H-1B visas
- 294 approved for new hires in fiscal 2025.US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Demand for Data Engineer roles
New Data Engineer postings at the employers we follow are up 8% over the last 5 weeks compared with the 5 before.
Each bar is one week of new postings. The darkest bars are the last 5 weeks.
Counted from the hiring pages we’ve followed for at least five weeks, so employers we add don’t look like growth. Updated weekly.
About the role
We file this job under Data Engineer, by the work the posting describes.
Data engineers build and run the pipelines that copy data out of apps and outside services into a warehouse or lake, and fix them when a source changes or a load fails.
Expect SQL, Python, a cloud platform, a scheduler such as Airflow, and often tools for large data such as Spark or Kafka.
An analytics engineer works one step later, turning the raw data a data engineer lands into clean tables people can query.
US government figures for database architects
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $139,500
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 9.4% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
The government has no code for data engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, database architects, which includes data integration and data warehousing specialists.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1243.
Job description
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
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- Pay
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
- Location & working pattern
Arlington, VA
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- Work authorization
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
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Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.