Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Capital Technology Group is on a mission to modernize and innovate the way the federal government delivers software. They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the evaluation of new technologies, mentor junior engineers, and design efficient data systems to support high-impact civic tech within the federal government.
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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 7+ years of professional experience in data engineering or related domains
- Strong hands-on experience with Databricks (deep expertise required)
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS native
- Strong hands-on experience with Dbt, SQL (PostgreSQL), Python, Java, Harness, 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
- Applicants MUST BE US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
- Experience with Kafka (streaming/data pipelines)
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
- Proficiency with Splunk for log aggregation and system monitoring
- Experience using Terraform for infrastructure automation and management
- Strong SQL skills, including performance tuning and complex query design
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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