Data Engineer

Ryde Technologies, LLC; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryde Technologies, LLC seeks a Data Engineer to design secure, cloud-based data platforms for federal missions. You will shape end-to-end architectures across data, backend, and cloud layers, guiding engineers through delivery and ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and DHS 4300A.

The role requires hands-on leadership, architecture reviews, and collaboration with DevSecOps to embed security and governance into CI/CD pipelines. Hybrid work pattern includes on-site one day per week.

Qualifications

• Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust Level 6C.
• 3-5 years of Information Assurance experience.
• Experience with Python, Spark, PySpark, SQL/Database Implementation, Data Pipelines, Storage/Compute optimization, GitHub, Jenkins/CloudBees, Ansible, Terraform, Vault.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures for secure, cloud-based data platforms.
• Develop reference architectures and ADRs to guide teams.
• Architect distributed data processing pipelines using Spark/PySpark.
• Lead database design for relational/analytic workloads.
• Define storage and compute optimization strategies for performance and cost.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps to embed security/compliance into designs and CI/CD.
• Conduct architectural reviews and PO evaluations before implementation.
• Produce architecture docs and briefs for stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and guide roadmap investments.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Spark

PySpark

SQL and Database Implementation

Data Engineering and Data Pipelines

Storage and Compute Optimization

GitHub

Jenkins/Cloudbees

Ansible

Terraform

Vault

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Data Engineer to support our Federal Government Customer with delivering secure, cloud-based mission systems. The Engineer will contribute to the end-to-end technical design across full-stack applications, microservices, and AWS infrastructure, setting architectural direction and guiding a team of engineers through delivery. This role spans front-end (React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS), back-end (Java, Spring Boot, Python, Apache Camel, GraphQL), data, and cloud layers — translating mission requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions that meet federal compliance requirements (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DHS 4300A). The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader who can move fluidly between whiteboard design, code review, and stakeholder briefings, and who has a track record of leading architecture for complex distributed systems in regulated environments.
**HYBRID - On site just ONE day per week

Core Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures for secure, cloud-based data platforms supporting federal mission workloads, including data ingestion, processing, storage, and analytics layers.
• Develop reference architectures, design patterns, and architectural decision records (ADRs) that guide engineering teams and ensure consistency across the program.
• Architect distributed data processing pipelines using Spark and PySpark, defining partitioning, caching, and resource strategies to optimize throughput and cost.
• Lead database design and data modeling efforts for relational and analytical workloads, including schema design, indexing strategy, and SQL performance tuning.
• Define storage and compute optimization strategies — tiering, right-sizing, autoscaling, and workload placement — to balance performance against budget constraints.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps to embed security and compliance controls (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DHS 4300A) into architectural designs and CI/CD workflows using GitHub, Jenkins/CloudBees, Ansible, Terraform, and Vault.
• Conduct architectural reviews, design trade-off analyses, and proof-of-concept evaluations to validate solutions before full implementation.
• Produce architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical briefings tailored to engineering, security, and government stakeholder audiences.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, guiding implementation decisions and resolving complex design issues.
• Partner with program leadership to assess emerging technologies, evaluate vendor offerings, and recommend roadmap investments aligned to mission needs.

Requirements

• Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust Level 6C
• 3-5 years of Information Assurance experience
• Experience with the following technologies:
  • Python
  • Spark
  • PySpark
  • SQL and Database Implementation
  • Data Engineering and Data Pipelines
  • Storage and Compute Optimization
  • GitHub
  • Jenkins/Cloudbees
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • Vault

Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.

EEO Compliance:

Ryde is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ryde will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.