Data Engineer

*Job Title: Data Engineer* *Client: USMA West Point Azimuth (DoD)* *Location: Remote* *Clearance Required: Yes* *Position Type: [Full-Time / Contract]* *Job Description:* We are seeking a skilled and experienced *Data Engineer*. This position will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust, scalable data pipelines that enable seamless data flow across key educational and administrative systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud-based data architecture (preferably Azure), ETL/ELT processes, and secure, real-time data integrations. The *Data Engineer *will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining real-time and bi-directional data synchronization pipelines between various systems, including:

• *AMS* (Academic Management System)
• *Azimuth Dataverse*
• *Canvas LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability)*
• *Slate Admissions Platform*

The consultant will also be instrumental in consolidating these data sources into a centralized, modern platform to support analytics, compliance, and operational reporting. *Key Responsibilities*

• Design and build scalable, resilient data pipelines and integration workflows for real-time and batch processing.
• Develop bi-directional sync mechanisms between AMS, Azimuth Dataverse, Canvas LTI, and Slate Admissions.
• Build connectors and APIs where needed to enable seamless interoperability across platforms.
• Perform data mapping, cleansing, transformation, and validation to ensure data integrity across systems.
• Implement data governance, lineage tracking, and metadata management in alignment with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, data analysts, system administrators, and stakeholders to meet integration goals.
• Develop automated monitoring and alerting solutions to track data flows, detect anomalies, and ensure system health.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including pipeline designs, system architecture diagrams, and ETL processes.
• Support security, compliance, and policy requirements including DoD 8140 standards.

*Required Certifications*

• *Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)*
• *DoD 8140 Compliant: IAT Level II Certification*, such as:
• CompTIA Security+
• CCNA Security
• CySA+
• GSEC, or equivalent

*Preferred Skills and Experience*

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with emphasis on cloud data platforms (Azure preferred).
• Deep understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, or similar.
• Experience with API integration, webhooks, and middleware for real-time data sync.
• Proficiency in data modeling, SQL, and working with relational and non-relational databases.
• Knowledge of educational technology platforms such as Canvas, Slate, and Dataverse.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD for data pipelines.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with any Federal Agency? If yes, please mention which one.