ETL Software Engineer

AnaVation · Washington, D.C.

Software EngineeringAnaVation Job OpportunitiesHybridFull Time

AnaVation is hiring a ETL Software Engineer in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia (hybrid, full-time). Posted 25 September 2026. Apply directly on AnaVation's own careers site — no account needed.

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Description of Task to be Performed:

We are seeking a talented and motivated ETL Engineer to design, build, and optimize high-performance data pipelines and ETL processes powering a web-based search and analytics application. This role requires the extraction, transformation, and loading of data from various sources (including relational databases and file formats), developing data adapters in Python, and fine-tuning workflows for speed and scale.

This position is hybrid with one to three days per week in Chantilly VA.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility with the ability to pass a CI polygraph.

Required Qualifications:

Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility with the ability to pass a CI polygraph.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of experience in data engineering, including

Building ETL/ELT pipelines

SQL query optimization

Working with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MSSQL

Experience with high level languages such as Python, Java or C#.

3+ years of experience in Python development, with a focus on ETL processes.

Experience with Elasticsearch or OpenSearch.

Experience with version control systems (e.g. GIT) and collaborative coding practices.

Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment.

Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash).

Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).

Experience working in Linux environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of data quality, validation and monitoring frameworks, along with data governance, metadata management, and data lineage best practices.

Strong understanding of data transformation, cleansing, and normalization concepts.

Experience with data warehousing, big data frameworks, and API-based data integration from enterprise source systems.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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