Data Engineer (Remote)

GovCIO; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A government IT transformation company is seeking a Data Engineer to support operational solutions in multi-cloud environments. The role involves delivering data engineering work, developing data pipelines, and collaborating with multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure and Databricks, along with strong communication skills. This position is fully remote within the United States.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in cloud architecture roles.
• Proven expertise in Azure data services.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data engineering work aligned with published standards.
• Develop data pipelines and data integration.
• Write QA notebooks for engineering work.

Skills

Azure

Databricks

Python

Spark

Data modeling

ETL/ELT processes

CI/CD pipelines

Medallion Architecture

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or related

Tools

Azure Synapse Analytics

Terraform

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a Data Engineer to support operational solutions in our multi-cloud lakehouse environments on Azure and AWS. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced operations and maintenance environment with hands-on experience in Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and a solid understanding of the Medallion Architecture. This customer-facing role will be instrumental in ensuring customer satisfaction.

This position will be fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of data engineering work (ingestion, conditioning and publishing) aligned with published standards.
• Data pipeline development and data integration.
• Write QA notebooks for engineering work to be checked by CX Insights QA personnel, aligned with policy.
• Align engineering work with published performance and monitoring standards for data pipelines.
• Remediation of data pipelines.
• Comply with Data Quality and governance standards.
• Documentation for Data Products.
• Assist in reducing technical debt related to data engineering items.
• Coordinate with architects for architectural solutions.
• Develop proofs of concept.
• Document short-term work delivery adjustments including quality notebooks.
• Respond quickly to feature requests from customers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported bugs and properly capture them in systems of record.
• Experience with Azure cloud, Azure API, Azure Synapse Analytics, Spark, Databricks, Python, Medallion Architecture in data lakehouse environments, ELT/ETL processes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with Architects, data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable data solutions.
• Role model the attributes of an ideal team player and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Ability to understand the business and translate complex data concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate, size and select technology components for database management systems and application databases.
• Develop, maintain, evaluate and document administration of database tools and strategies.
• Design and implement data models and data access layers for new product functionality.
• Write and tune SQL queries for performance and scalability.
• Implement comprehensive backup and database replication solutions.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related technical discipline; 12+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture roles.
• 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Proven expertise in Azure (e.g., Data Lakehouse, Synapse, Data Factory).
• Extensive hands-on experience with Databricks.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Medallion Architecture in data lakehouse environments.
• Solid knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and big data technologies.
• Proficiency in Python and Spark.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Databricks Certified Data Engineer.
• Experience with real-time data processing (e.g., Kafka, Event Hubs).
• Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Unity Catalog, Purview).
• Exposure to AI/ML model deployment in cloud environments.
• AWS experience is nice to have.

Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, including criminal history (past 7 years), verification of education and employment history (past 7 years)

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we offer perks and benefits to support well-being, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, including certification prep
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Location: US-Remote

ID: 2025-6866

Category: Information Technology

Position Type: Full-Time