ETL/Data Migration Engineer (Mid)

AnaVation
Huntsville, AL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for mid-level ETL engineers who execute data migration workflows and collaborate cross-functionally in federal modernization programs.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level ETL engineers with experience in structured and unstructured data migration and cloud environments
    — “Execute ETL workflows for structured and unstructured datasets migrating from legacy systems to cloud environments.”
  • Candidates with strong data validation and issue resolution skills for mission-critical systems
    — “Conduct verification activities to confirm accuracy, completeness, and consistency of transformed data.”
  • Individuals who can work in multi-team environments and support integration with broader data pipelines
    — “Collaborate with Data Engineers, Senior ETL & Migration Engineers, QA/Test Engineers, Cloud Engineers, and Product Owners.”

Things to consider

  • On-site work is mandatory in Huntsville, AL, with no remote flexibility
    — “This position is on-site with our customer in Huntsville, Alabama, and cannot be supported remotely.”
  • Security clearance is a strict requirement, including TS and SCI eligibility with a CI polygraph
    — “This position requires an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and the ability to obtain SCI accesses with a CI polygraph.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ETL tools and cloud-based data migration in your resume
    — “Experience working within cloud migration or cloud based ETL operations (AWS preferred).”
  • Emphasize your ability to document workflows and support repeatable processes
    — “Document workflows and repeatable processes to ensure consistent future migration cycles.”
  • Demonstrate your problem-solving skills with examples of resolving transformation issues
    — “Troubleshoot transformation issues and coordinate resolution with senior ETL and data engineering staff.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • execute ETL workflows
  • prepare datasets for migration
  • conduct verification activities
Typical background
ETL/Data Migration Engineerdata engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

ETL OperationsData TransformationData Migration

Preferred

ETL ToolsScripting LanguagesData Pipeline Operations

Stack & domain

ETLData MigrationCloud IngestionData QualityData TransformationProblem-solvingCollaborationAttention To DetailCommunicationData EngineeringFederal ModernizationCloud

About the role

Original posting from AnaVation via Lever

Be Challenged and Make a Difference 

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking an experienced ETL/Data Migration Engineer (Mid) to join our growing Huntsville, Alabama-based work program. The selected candidate will support data extraction, transformation, validation, and loading activities within a major federal modernization program. This role directly contributes to large scale data migration operations by executing ETL workflows, preparing data for cloud ingestion, resolving transformation issues, and ensuring required data quality standards are met. The engineer works alongside senior migration staff and technical teams to deliver reliable, accurate, and repeatable data operations throughout mission critical modernization cycles.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

ETL Execution & Data Transformation

Execute ETL workflows for structured and unstructured datasets migrating from legacy systems to cloud environments.

Perform data extraction, transformation, cleansing, normalization, and enrichment according to migration specifications.

Troubleshoot transformation issues and coordinate resolution with senior ETL and data engineering staff.

Support automation improvements enhancing repeatability and reliability of ETL operations.

Migration Operations Support

Prepare datasets for migration cycles, including pre migration readiness checks and staging activities.

Assist senior engineers during large scale extraction events, test cycles, and cutover operations.

Perform pipeline monitoring and basic performance validation during data movement operations.

Data Quality, Validation & Issue Resolution

Conduct verification activities to confirm accuracy, completeness, and consistency of transformed data.

Identify defects or anomalies and work with engineering and QA teams on root cause analysis.

Document recurring issues and support improvements in validation processes and quality controls.

Cross Team Collaboration 

Collaborate with Data Engineers, Senior ETL & Migration Engineers, QA/Test Engineers, Cloud Engineers, and Product Owners.

Participate in sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and migration planning discussions.

Support integration of ETL processes with broader data pipelines and downstream systems.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain data maps, ETL logs, transformation procedures, SOPs, and technical notes.

Provide updates on ETL execution progress, validation findings, and pipeline status.

Document workflows and repeatable processes to ensure consistent future migration cycles.

This position requires an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and the ability to obtain SCI accesses with a CI polygraph.

This position is on-site with our customer in Huntsville, Alabama, and cannot be supported remotely.

Required Qualifications::

  • Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of hands on experience in ETL operations, data transformation, or data migration.
  • Experience with structured and unstructured datasets and transformation logic.
  • Familiarity with ETL tools, scripting languages, and data pipeline operations.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with a high attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively within multi team, fast paced technical environments.
  • Must be able to work full-time on-site at our customer location in Huntsville, Alabama.
  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and the ability to obtain a CI polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications::

  • Experience supporting federal government/national-security programs.
  • Experience working within cloud migration or cloud based ETL operations (AWS preferred).
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps workflows, CI/CD processes, or distributed compute tools.
  • Intermediate scripting or automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).

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.

Source: AnaVation careers (Lever)

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