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Technical Director (Hands-On Software & Data Engineering)
CompanyPrimastep LLC
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 5, 2026
About The Company
Primastep: Your Partner for HR Consulting and Talent Acquisition Excellence
At Primastep, we're dedicated to HR Consulting and Talent Acquisition, driven by our unwavering passion for delivering top-tier services tailored precisely to your unique goals. As a boutique firm, we take pride in offering personalized solutions with a personal touch, addressing your specific needs.
We engage directly with decision-makers, backed by a robust business acumen, and consistently deliver high-caliber talent while maintaining an unparalleled standard of customer service marked by professionalism. Our impressive track record includes enduring client relationships, repeat business, and glowing testimonials, affirming our steadfast commitment to excellence.
Primastep's Comprehensive Services:
Technical Recruiting: We excel at identifying and hiring technical talent across diverse roles. From software developers to engineers, data scientists to IT professionals like network administrators and cybersecurity experts, and more.
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Industry-Specific Recruitment: We tailor our recruitment solutions to meet the unique demands of your industry. With expertise in government contracting, we understand the specific nuances of this sector to ensure your success.
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Choose Primastep as your trusted partner for HR Consulting and Talent Acquisition excellence. Together, we'll elevate your organization's success by connecting you with the right talent and optimizing your recruitment processes. Your goals are our priority, and we're here to help
About the Role
Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW:
You will be a hands‑on software and data engineer supporting United States Air Force programs. The ideal candidate can write code daily, apply data analytics to complex datasets, and effectively communicate technical approaches with senior Air Force stakeholders. This role does not start as a people‑management position, but requires a strong technical background and DoD experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Write, maintain, and deploy code supporting software and data tools
- Build data pipelines, transform data, and automate workflows
- Generate analytical insights from large, complex datasets
- Create dashboards or visualizations that inform decisions
- Maintain strict adherence to classification and data handling requirements
- Collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Ensure documentation reflects classification and technical compliance
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Clearance & Security
- Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility (required prior to start)
Technical Skills
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in software engineering and/or data engineering
- Practical experience with at least one high‑level programming language used in DoD environments (e.g., Python, Java, C#) with code samples or demonstrable work
- Strong data engineering and analytics experience (SQL, ETL, data pipelines)
- Experience with relational databases and querying large datasets
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Python visualization libraries)
- Experience in CI/CD workflows (build/test/deploy automation)
- Familiarity with basic software engineering best practices (version control, unit testing)
Operational & DoD Context
- Experience working in DoD or cleared contractor environments
- Ability to communicate technical approaches and status to senior stakeholders
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (nice‑to‑have)
- Experience with classification guidance or classification compliance workflows (including Security Classification Guides)
- Experience with UNIX/Linux environments
- Experience in cloud platforms commonly used in DoD (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
- Experience with modern data tooling (Python libraries, Airflow, dbt, Spark)
- Background in cross‑functional technical problem solving with hybrid software + analytics focus
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
Additional Information
- Location: Washington, DC 20330 (Pentagon)
- Employment: Full‑Time, W‑2
- Work Style: On‑site required (3–4 days/week)
- Clearance: Top Secret / SCI eligibility required
Key Skills
Software EngineeringData EngineeringPythonJavaC#SQLETLData PipelinesData VisualizationPower BITableauCI/CDVersion ControlUnit TestingDoD EnvironmentSecurity Classification
Categories
TechnologySoftwareData & AnalyticsEngineeringGovernment & Public Sector
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves hands-on software and data engineering, including building data pipelines, automating workflows, and generating analytical insights. You will also be responsible for maintaining strict adherence to classification requirements and communicating technical approaches to senior stakeholders.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
4
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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