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Principal Power BI Software Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

Do you like to tackle complex software challenges?

If you love transforming massive cyber data tracks into high-performance visualization systems and building custom analytics pipelines, you’re in the right place. We are looking for a Principal Power BI Software Engineer who shares our drive to push boundaries and build applications that make a real difference.

In this role, you will lead the architecture, development, and maintenance of specialized tracking applications. You will be challenged to write clean, efficient code using Power Query M code, DAX, Java, and Python to develop critical fingerprinting capabilities that identify cyber threat actors through behavioral signatures. If your jam is to architect scalable cloud databases, optimize PostgreSQL/MariaDB structures, and fulfill custom ingest requests through robust RESTful APIs and GitLab CI/CD pipelines across OpenShift environments, then this role is for you.

Location & Work Environment

  • Primary Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
  • Work Style: On-site

Compensation & Benefits

The annual base salary range for this role is $216,000 - $256,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

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Required Skills

  • Clearance: Active Fully-Cleared with Poly (TS/SCI with MD Polygraph).
  • Power BI Engineering: Expert proficiency engineering advanced data visualizations in Power BI using Power Query M code (and DAX).
  • Database Design: Deep background in database design, schema layout, and SQL query optimization using PostgreSQL.
  • API Development: Extensive experience building and maintaining robust RESTful APIs for secure data exchange.
  • Modern Environments: Confident developing software within microservices frameworks and containerized environments.
  • Scripting Infrastructure: Solid scripting capabilities using Python to manipulate data and automate system ingest.

Education & Experience

  • Experience: Minimum of twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Substitution: Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree (totaling 24 years of experience).

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Desired Skills

  • Deep knowledge of Power BI Desktop application features and Power BI Report Server Administration.
  • Professional development foundation using Java (including modern versions like Java 17 / Spring Framework 6).
  • Operational stability experience within a Windows ecosystem.
  • Experience engaging with engineering partners and customers to debug and resolve complex data visualization issues.

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About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.

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