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 Pay: Up to $60.00 per hour Application Question(s): * Do you have experience working with any Federal Agency? If yes, please mention which one. License/Certification: * Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) (Required) * CISSP or security+ or any other (Required) Security clearance: * Confidential (Required) Work Location: Remote