Data Engineer

Oddball; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing software firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design and maintain data pipelines and support analytics. This role requires over 5 years of experience in data engineering, strong skills in ETL/ELT, and proficiency in SQL and Python. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $145,000 and emphasizes a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Company Match 401(k) plan

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or data platform development.
• Strong proficiency with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks.
• Solid experience with SQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Build and optimize data models and storage solutions.
• Ensure compliance with federal security and data governance frameworks.

Skills

Data engineering

ETL/ELT tools

SQL

Python

Cloud environments

Data warehousing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Apache Spark

Apache Airflow

Talend

Informatica

Jupyter Notebooks

Databricks

Job description

Overview

Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.

We are seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable data pipelines that enable effective use of enterprise data. In this role, you’ll collaborate with engineers, analysts, and data stewards to deliver reliable datasets and models that support analytics, reporting, and decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to move and transform data from multiple sources into enterprise data platforms.
• Build and optimize data models, schemas, and storage solutions to support analytics and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal security and data governance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, RMF).
• Collaborate with data stewards, analysts, and business teams to define requirements and deliver trusted data products.
• Implement monitoring and logging for data pipelines to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Support data integration and migration projects across enterprise systems.
• Document data flows, transformations, and system integrations for audit and compliance needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline, ingestion, and data quality issues.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or data platform development.
• Strong proficiency with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, Talend, Informatica).
• Solid experience with SQL and working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and modern architectures (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with Python or another scripting language for building and automating data pipelines.
• Experience designing and supporting cloud-based data environments (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP a plus).
• Knowledge of compliance and security requirements in healthcare or federal environments (HIPAA, NIST, RMF).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail when handling large, complex data sets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Databricks and Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration, modeling, or prototyping.
• Familiarity with metadata management and data catalog tools (e.g., OpenMetadata, Collibra).
• Exposure to machine learning pipelines or advanced analytics integration.
• Prior experience supporting DHA or other federal healthcare programs.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Fully remote
• Company Match 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing [e-mail]

Compensation:

At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $100,000 – $145,000

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