Data Engineer

VC5 Consulting; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VC5 Consulting is seeking a seasoned Data Engineer to design, implement, and manage a centralized Data Lake/Data Intelligence Platform in Azure Government Cloud. You will collaborate with a growing team to build secure, scalable data pipelines for government data needs and ensure compliance.

Join a collaborative environment where you can mentor junior engineers, drive data quality initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant data solutions for the DoD and other

Qualifications

• 7+ years of data engineering experience with Azure cloud.
• Experience designing end-to-end data platforms with security/compliance.
• US citizenship and eligibility for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage secure, scalable data pipelines into the centralized Data Lake.
• Establish data quality standards and data governance to ensure reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and grow team capabilities in data engineering practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design data solutions meeting user requirements.
• Monitor and optimize data platform performance for efficiency.

Skills

Data engineering

Mentoring

Security & compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Event Hubs

Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

Job description

This role involves designing, implementing, and managing a centralized Data Lake/Data Intelligence Platform in Azure Government Cloud. The Data Engineer will work closely with a growing team, focusing on developing secure and scalable data pipelines while ensuring data quality and compliance. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and collaboration, especially in projects that support the Department of Defense and other government agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage secure, scalable data pipelines to integrate diverse data sources into the centralized Data Lake.
• Establish and enforce data quality standards to ensure the integrity and reliability of data.
• Mentor junior engineers to build their skills and capabilities in data engineering practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement data solutions that meet user requirements.
• Monitor and optimize data platform performance to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on Azure cloud environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Azure tools including Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Databricks, Event Hubs, and Data Lake Storage (Gen2).
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and deploying data platforms end-to-end, with a focus on data security and compliance frameworks.
• U.S. citizenship is required; candidates must be eligible for security clearance.

Join a collaborative team where you can mentor junior engineers and engage in impactful projects that support government initiatives.