Data Engineer

Overview In this role you will design, build, and optimize cloud-native data solutions to modernize and scale a government program’s data ecosystem. You will lead data pipelines, models, and integration frameworks and collaborate with stakeholders in an Agile environment. You’ll work with a modern stack to deliver scalable, secure data products that inform analytics, reporting, and operations. This is a hands-on role with impact across governance, performance, and data quality at scale. Compensation / BenefitsCompetitive compensation401(k) with employer contributionsFlexible paid time offHybrid work arrangementsComprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)Professional growth opportunities ResponsibilitiesPartner with stakeholders to understand objectives and data needsBuild data pipelines from multiple sources using PostgreSQL, AWS Grafana, Quicksight, and related data integration techDesign secure, scalable, cost-optimized cloud data solutionsDefine scalable data ingestion, transformation, and consumption patternsEstablish engineering standards and reusable design patternsModel data to support analytics, dashboards, and operational systemsEvaluate new technologies to enhance platform performanceEnsure data architecture aligns with governance and scalability needsCollaborate with BI teams to deliver trusted data assetsPerform advanced data analysis using SQL and Python to identify trends and opportunitiesEstablish monitoring, observability, and automated recovery for data pipelinesEnsure security, privacy, and regulatory complianceCollaborate with Agile teams to maintain quality and deliver valueCommunicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in a related field7+ years as a Data Engineer or Data Platform EngineerExperience designing and implementing data platforms and cloud-based data solutionsProficiency in SQL and Python for data engineering and automationStrong understanding of relational and non-relational databasesExperience with GitHub, source control, and code review processesExperience implementing data quality, monitoring, observability, and governance solutionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and oral communication across technical and business audiencesExperience in Agile/Scrum environmentsAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearanceMust have lived in the United States 3 of the past 5 yearscommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingPostgreSQLPythonSQL