Sr. ETL Developer

Description Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. ETL Developer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security Job Description We have an IMMEDIATE NEED for an ETL developer to play a pivotal role in shaping, and implementing cutting‑edge data flow solutions centered around Apache NiFi. The candidate will provide support in the design, development, implementation and testing of customer tools and applications in support of Extracting, Transforming and Loading (ETL) of data into an enterprise Data Lake. The candidate will be responsible for following architectural best practices, and optimizing performance in large‑scale environments, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and secure data flow solutions that drive critical customer needs. Based in a DevOps framework, the ETL Developer participates in the delivery of major projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Primary Responsibilities Building NiFi data pipeline design: Develop and implement enterprise‑level ETL NiFi data pipelines for large‑scale data ingestion, transformation, and processing from diverse sources. Performance optimization and tuning: Optimize NiFi data flows, including processor tuning, memory management, and load balancing, ensuring optimal performance for batch and real‑time processing. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Identify, diagnose, and resolve NiFi data flow issues, including performance bottlenecks, data discrepancies, and integration failures. Follow best practices and standards: Follow established best practices for NiFi development, deployment, security, and governance, ensuring adherence to enterprise‑wide data management policies. Documentation and knowledge sharing: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for NiFi data flows, mappings, architectures, and standard operating procedures, ensuring knowledge transfer and promoting efficient team operations. Collaboration and communication: Collaborate effectively with data architects, data engineers, application/service developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Basic Qualifications Experience developing, and managing NiFi data flow solutions in enterprise environments. Experience in programming languages like Java and/or Python and scripting for automation. Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or OCI and related data services. Ability to analyze data challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and articulate technical concepts clearly. Bachelor's degree with 8 or more years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 6 or more years of relevant experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree. Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience deploying ETL solutions in an AWS environment. Experience writing queries, and interacting with relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, Elasticsearch, DynamoDB). Experience with API integration (REST) for seamless data connectivity. Experience developing custom NiFi processors with Java and/or Python. Direct knowledge of NiFi architecture, processors, configurations, NiFi Registry, and clustering for high availability and scalability. About the Work Environment At Leidos, we want someone who melts the mold and builds something better. This role is for the restless, over‑caffeinated, those who ask, “what’s next?” before settling on “what’s now.” If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else debates step 2… good. You’ll fit right in. Original Posting: September 10, 2025 Pay Range: $104,650.00 - $189,175.00 Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. 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