Azure Data Engineer

Alpha Omega; Vienna (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Omega is seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer for a remote position focused on building secure and scalable data pipelines. The role requires extensive experience with Azure tools to support critical ELT workflows that integrate various datasets. Ideal candidates will have strong ELT/ETL skills and experience in a collaborative, agile environment.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Paid Federal holidays

Health and Dental Insurance

401 (k) plan with employer match

Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering.
• 2+ years in Azure Data Factory.
• Expertise in cloud data services.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data ingestion and transformation pipelines.
• Integrate with Azure Data Lake, SQL Server, and support DevSecOps practices.
• Monitor pipeline performance and handle failures.

Skills

ELT/ETL development

Data orchestration

Cloud data warehouse solutions

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Performance optimization

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Lake

SQL Server

Synapse Analytics

Terraform

ARM templates

GitHub

Job description

Job Title: Azure Data Engineer
Clearance Required: Public Trust – Federal Client requires US Citizenship
Work Location: Remote, Arlington, VA

Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Azure Data Engineer for a remote position on our Federal programs in Arlington, Virginia.

Candidates will build secure, scalable, and efficient data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, SQL Server. This role supports the design and operationalization of mission-critical ELT workflows that integrate regulatory, financial, and operational datasets.

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Data Engineer with strong experience in Azure Data Factory (ADF) and ELT/ETL pipeline development. This individual will design and implement modern, event-driven data workflows leveraging Azure-native services including Data Factory, Data Lake, and SQL Server. You will work closely with architects, backend/API developers, DevSecOps, and security stakeholders to deliver trusted, compliant, and scalable data integration solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Azure Data Factory, including mapping data flows, triggers, and parameterized pipelines.
• Integrate with Azure Data Lake Storage, SQL Server, Synapse Analytics and external APIs to support business logic and analytics workflows.
• Develop event-driven data pipelines triggered by Azure Event Grid or Azure Queue Storage, orchestrated through Function Apps or ADF schedules.
• Support DevSecOps practices by integrating pipelines into GitHub CI/CD workflows and managing infrastructure as code via Terraform or ARM templates.
• Ensure data quality, lineage, and traceability through thorough documentation and metadata management.
• Collaborate with business analysts, backend developers, and the solutions architect to define technical specifications and support evolving business needs.
• Monitor pipeline performance, handle failures with robust retry strategies, and participate in incident resolution.
• Prepare for and contribute to governance reviews, documentation for ATO readiness, and O&M transition plans.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Experience/Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering with at least 2+ years in Azure Data Factory and Azure-native data services.
• Expertise in ELT/ETL development, data orchestration, and cloud data warehouse solutions (e.g., Synapse, SQL DB).
• Proficiency in SQL, and working knowledge of Data Lake Gen2 and Synapse pipelines.
• Experience working in event-driven architectures using triggers like Event Grid and/or blob-based workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and performance optimization skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in Agile delivery environments.

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $ 100,431 - $148,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: August 23, 2025

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)— we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Through our H.E.A.R.T. Awards Program, colleagues and managers can recognize each other for actions that exemplify these values. Recognized employees receive a detailed nomination highlighting their contributions, which is shared with their manager. Each quarter, select nominees have the opportunity to receive a monetary bonus as an extra thank-you for their impact.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions across the National Security, Federal Financial, Healthcare, and Space & Science domains. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 800 employees nationwide with $230m in revenue. With the January 2025 acquisitions of SeKON and Macro Solutions, we have expanded our capabilities to further support our customers in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

We are committed to supporting our agency partners as they transform their operations, delivering on our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations:

• National Security – Supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State.
• Federal Financial – We bring deep expertise in enterprise financial systems, supporting agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
• Healthcare – Our Health IT capabilities, enhance health outcomes for the warfighter via the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and support public health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
• Space & Science – We leverage technology to advance agricultural sustainability, secure our nation’s food supply, and prepare for natural disasters, working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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