About NDi:
Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas.
Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Data Engineer / Integration Specialist to support data modernization and interoperability initiatives for the VA under T4NG2. This role focuses on building data pipelines, enabling system integration, and supporting enterprise data exchange.
This position is critical to improving data accessibility, interoperability, and decision-making across VA systems.
Requirements
:
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
This position is primarily remote; however, must be able to come on-site in Washington, DC, as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related
Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience
Certifications in data engineering or cloud platforms are preferred
Experience with ETL tools and data pipeline development
Proficiency in SQL and programming languages (Python, Java)
Experience with APIs, microservices, and middleware
Knowledge of data modeling and architecture
Experience with event-driven and streaming data architectures (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, SQS/SNS)
Experience integrating with VA Lighthouse APIs or enterprise API gateway platforms
Knowledge of FHIR-based APIs and real-time healthcare data exchange patterns (not just HL7/FHIR formats)
Experience working in AWS GovCloud environments
Familiarity with cloud-native data services (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda, RDS, Redshift, Kinesis)
Experience with data governance, lineage, and data quality frameworks
Understanding of data security and privacy controls in regulated environments (PII/PHI, FISMA/FedRAMP)
Experience with API-first integration patterns and microservices-based data access
Experience supporting legacy system integration (mainframe or monolith modernization)
Familiarity with containerized data services (Docker/Kubernetes)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with healthcare data (HL7, FHIR)
Experience supporting federal or VA data systems
Knowledge of big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)
Responsibilities:
Design and develop data pipelines and ETL processes
Build and maintain APIs and integration services
Support data migration, transformation, and standardization
Ensure interoperability across systems and platforms
Work with structured and unstructured data sources
Optimize data performance and reliability
Collaborate with analytics and application teams
Why This Role Matters:
Data Engineers enable the VA to unlock the value of its data, improving interoperability, analytics, and outcomes for Veteran services.
Compensation and Benefits:
At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.
Veterans First
Commitment:
As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.
Commitment to Diversity:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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