Data Engineer

(Remote – Federal Contract Opportunity)

We are seeking a Data Engineer to support U.S. Federal clients in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data solutions. This role focuses on developing robust ETL pipelines, modernizing legacy data systems, and enabling reliable data flow across enterprise environments.

This is a full-time remote contract opportunity supporting federal programs. Candidates with varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply, from early-career professionals to senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows
• Support modernization of legacy data systems into cloud-based or distributed platforms
• Work with stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into data solutions
• Build efficient, reliable, and reusable data processing components
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline issues, including schema and integration challenges
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, analytics, and operations
• Participate in code reviews and support engineering best practices

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in data engineering, ETL development, or related software engineering roles
• Strong proficiency in SQL
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Python or Java
• Hands-on experience building or supporting data pipelines or data integration workflows
• Understanding of data structures, data modeling, and data processing concepts
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through complex data issues
• Ability to work independently in a remote, contract-based environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, StreamSets, or Palantir Foundry
• Experience with AWS data services (e.g., S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda)
• Familiarity with schema evolution, data validation, and data quality frameworks
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or performing code reviews
• Exposure to Agile development environments

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience working with U.S. Federal agencies or government contractors
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or mission-critical data systems
• Familiarity with FAA or other regulated environments is a plus
• Ability to obtain or maintain federal security clearance is preferred but not required