Senior Data Engineer

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Senior Data Engineer designing and developing cloud-based data pipelines for impactful federal missions at 540. Collaborating closely with technical leads and stakeholders to drive business insights.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Python and AWS services
  • Build and deploy serverless functions using AWS Lambda for data processing and automation
  • Implement data integration solutions connecting diverse source systems to analytics platforms
  • Mentor junior data engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical coaching
  • Collaborate with data analysts and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
  • Optimize data pipeline performance, reliability, and cost efficiency in AWS environments
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data systems and processes
  • Participate in on-call rotation to support production data infrastructure
  • Contribute to the establishment of team coding standards and engineering best practices
  • Work with Git for version control and participate in collaborative development workflows

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of experience in data engineering or related technical roles
  • Strong proficiency in Python programming with experience building production data applications
  • Solid understanding of AWS architecture and services (Lambda, S3, Glue, RDS, Redshift, etc.)
  • Experience with Git version control and branching strategies
  • Knowledge of SQL and relational database design principles
  • Familiarity with data modeling techniques and data warehouse concepts
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and data integration patterns
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to mentor others
  • Currently possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire:
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner certification (or higher)
  • CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher)

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)
  • Paid cloud developer accounts
  • Referral bonuses
  • HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
  • Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)