Data Engineer, Federal Analytics & Data Pipelines

CGS Federal; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal in Dallas, TX is seeking a Data Engineer to support a growing Data Analytics and BI platform for federal customers. You will build data pipelines, ensure data quality, and enable actionable insights across structured and unstructured data.

The role emphasizes Agile/Scrum practices, CI/CD, and API-first design. Strong Python/SQL/SAS and Tableau/PowerBI skills are preferred as you collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years IT experience
• Experience with data pipelines from multiple sources
• Proficiency in ETL processes and data validation
• Proficiency to manipulate data (Python, R, SQL, SAS)
• Strong knowledge of big data tools and storage technologies
• Knowledge of CI/CD
• Experience with PostgreSQL and Git

Responsibilities

• Develop data pipelines to store, manage, and provision data to consumers.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum team practices and documentation.
• Write code for data extraction, processing, and performance.
• Support automation for data ingest.
• Promote lean-agile engineering principles (API-first design, simple design, CI/CD, version control, automated testing).
• Collaborate with program management and engineers on complex requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams including UX researchers, product managers, and engineers.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Data engineering

ETL development

API development

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Python

SQL

SAS

PostgreSQL

Git

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

CGS Federal in Dallas, TX is seeking a Data Engineer to support a growing Data Analytics and BI platform for federal customers. You will build data pipelines, ensure data quality, and enable actionable insights across structured and unstructured data.

The role emphasizes Agile/Scrum practices, CI/CD, and API-first design. Strong Python/SQL/SAS and Tableau/PowerBI skills are preferred as you collaborate across cross-functional teams.