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Senior Data Engineer

540
Location
Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
DHA CDAO
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of data engineering, software engineering, or related technical experience
  • Extensive hands-on experience designing, building, and operating production data pipelines and data products
  • Advanced proficiency with Python and SQL
  • Strong experience with Apache Spark and distributed data processing
  • Experience working with Databricks or similar modern data platforms
  • Experience designing and maintaining ETL/ELT processes for complex, large-scale datasets
Nice to have
  • AWS cloud experience
  • Experience working with very large datasets, including datasets with billions of records
  • Experience with Palantir Foundry
  • GitLab experience
  • Experience working with Advana or similar DoW data environments
What the job really is

The Senior Data Engineer will support a federal health data modernization initiative by designing and developing scalable data pipelines and products. This role involves leading the integration of complex data from various systems, establishing best practices for data engineering, and providing technical guidance to teams. The engineer will also monitor and optimize production workflows while collaborating with stakeholders to translate data needs into technical solutions.

Benefits
  • Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
  • Health, dental and vision insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401k with employer match
  • Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
  • Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
Things to weigh
  • Remote position but may require periodic travel
  • Candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active DoW Secret (or higher) clearance
  • Education requirement is preferred but not mandatory
  • The role involves navigating complex technical challenges which may require strong problem-solving skills
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Role clarity5/5
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