Principal Data Engineer
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Data Engineer leading teams to innovate technology in federal government. Working on scalable data pipelines using modern tech in an agile environment.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, efficient data pipelines and systems following modern data engineering best practices
- Evaluate and prototype new tools and technologies, assessing their risks and benefits
- Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and models using Databricks, dbt, and SQL (PostgreSQL)
- Develop robust data solutions leveraging AWS services (Redshift, RDS, S3, Glue, Lambda, DMS, CloudWatch)
- Implement data transformations and integrations using Python and Java
- Ensure reliability, performance, and maintainability of end-to-end data systems
- Implement infrastructure-as-code using Terraform for managing cloud resources
- Monitor and optimize system health and performance using CloudWatch and Splunk
- Mentor junior engineers and code reviews
- Clearly communicate technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver solutions in agile environments
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 10+ years of professional experience in data engineering or related domains
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Databricks (deep expertise required)
- AWS native
- Dbt, SQL (PostgreSQL), Python, Java, AWS (Redshift, RDS, S3, Glue, Lambda, DMS, CloudWatch), Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, System Maintenance, Data Integration, Performance Optimization
- Proven leadership experience in technical teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in agile, iterative software development environments
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and domain knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
Benefits:
- Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with 4% matching
- Liberal PTO vacation policy
- Generous Annual Continuing Education
- Annual Wellness Budget
- Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)
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