Data Engineer/Architect

Accenture Federal Services; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Columbia, MD is seeking a Data Engineer/Architect to deploy Open Metadata, configure data connectors, and manage metadata ingestion across cloud and on‑prem environments.

You will work with data stewards and engineers to implement IaC (Terraform), monitor pipelines with Airflow, and ensure RBAC and data governance for sensitive government data.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in DevOps, data engineering, or platform engineering roles.
• Experience with data catalog platforms (Open Metadata, Collibra, Alation).
• Experience with data governance or metadata management initiatives.
• Knowledge of data warehouse and lake architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms or Kubernetes (CKA, AWS Solutions Architect).
• Experience with Apache Airflow, dbt, or similar data pipeline tools.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Open Metadata; manage metadata ingestion workflows.
• Configure and maintain connectors for databases, data warehouses, BI tools, and orchestrators.
• Develop custom connectors and integrations using Python; monitor data lineage and connectivity.
• Implement infrastructure as code (Terraform) and ensure high availability and security.
• Collaborate with data stewards and engineers; produce operational runbooks and dashboards.
• Participate in platform upgrades and incident response.

Skills

Data engineering

Open Metadata

Collibra

Alation

Data governance

Airflow

Kubernetes

Terraform

Python

Cloud platforms

DBT

SQL

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

SQL Server

Elasticsearch

Tableau

PowerBI

Airflow

dbt

Snowflake

BigQuery

Redshift

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Data Engineer/Architect to join our team and support our client in Columbia, MD.

What you’ll do:

Platform Deployment & Management Deploy and configure Open Metadata using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts Manage infrastructure across cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) or on-premises environments Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or similar tools Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and system scalability Data Integration & Connectivity Configure and maintain connectors for diverse data sources including databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server), data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift), BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI), and pipeline orchestrators (Airflow, dbt) Develop custom connectors and integrations using Python Implement and monitor metadata ingestion workflows Troubleshoot connectivity and data lineage issues Database & Search Administration Administer MySQL/PostgreSQL metadata store including backup, recovery, and performance tuning Manage Elasticsearch for search functionality and optimize query performance Monitor database health and implement scaling strategies Security & Compliance Configure authentication mechanisms (SSO, OAuth, LDAP/Active Directory) Implement role‑based access control (RBAC) and data access policies Ensure encryption at rest and in transit Maintain compliance with data governance standards and regulations Monitoring & Operations Set up monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, and logging tools Track system performance, ingestion metrics, and data quality indicators Respond to incidents and perform root cause analysis Create and maintain operational documentation and runbooks Collaboration & Support Partner with data stewards, engineers, and analysts to understand metadata requirements Train users on data catalog features and best practices Support data governance initiatives and policy implementation Participate in change management and platform upgrades.

What you’ll need:

3 years’ experience in DevOps, data engineering, or platform engineering roles Prior experience with data catalog platforms (e.g.: Open Metadata, Collibra, Alation, etc.) Experience with data governance or metadata management initiatives Knowledge of data warehouse and lake architectures Knowledge of cloud platforms or Kubernetes (CKA, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.) Experience with Apache Airflow, dbt, or similar data pipeline tools Bonus Points if you have: Ability to communicate design solutions with development/engineering team and customer Clearance : Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance and a willingness to sit for a polygraph As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $103,200 - $196,400 USD

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