Data Engineer, Sr.

Chenega Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work culture

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Virginia is seeking a Senior Data Engineer. The role involves leading data engineering activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and leveraging advanced technologies for data migration. Candidates should have extensive experience in SQL, RDBMS concepts, and DevOps tools like Jenkins and Docker. A Bachelor's degree or equivalence is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where professional growth is prioritized.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant work experience in data migration efforts.
• 4+ years of RDBMS concepts with strong SQL skills.
• 3+ years in the data and analytics space.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering activities within software development life cycle.
• Define techniques to integrate and structure data for use.
• Ensure compliance with data and database standards.

Skills

Data migration

SQL

DevOps

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or GED

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Data Engineer, Sr.

Reston, VA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting‑edge technology and take your career to the next level!

At Cyberstar, we aim to analyze and boost human and business performance through the implementation of business process redesign and information technology (IT) modernization to include data analytics and cloud computing.

We offer an alternate solution to improving the quality and effectiveness of business operations. In an ever‑changing economy, Cyberstar helps companies better read and understand their market data through the synchronization of process innovation, human dynamics, analysis, and the integration of data technology capabilities, to ensure functional optimization in their business.

The Data Engineer, Sr., has in‑depth knowledge of relational and cloud‑based database management systems and associated application interface technologies. The Data Engineer, Sr., utilizes technical area expertise to assess the operational and/or technical baselines specifically related to the functional components. Additionally, the Data Engineer Sr. provides insight and advice to senior managers and executives concerning the strategic direction and applicability of enterprise‑based products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to all aspects of data engineering activities within the software development life cycle, including the development of applicable technical documentation
• Lead and participate in analyses to determine the feasibility of achieving data engineering requirements given the limitations and constraints of the target solution
• Lead and participate in trade‑off analyses as needed
• Define and develop techniques to integrate, consolidate, and structure data for analytical and operational use, including the ability to inform on data aggregation and associated security implications
• Lead contributions to the development of data migration approaches to transition from legacy relational database management systems (RDBMS)
• Identify data migration strategies to transition data from legacy systems and technologies to advanced, enterprise‑based solutions and establish test data sets
• Lead the effort to design a data synchronization capability between two systems, including a cross‑domain solution
• Participate in the design and implementation of integrations with external systems, including data warehouses.
• Reconcile data models and de‑duplicate data stores where multiple exist
• Prepare strategic and tactical recommendations with sufficient rationale to advise senior leader decisions relative to the applicability and application of data technologies
• Ensure data and database changes are properly implemented and tested, including assessing the impact of requirements and physical changes to the data and database design
• Identify and resolve data issues throughout the development life cycle
• Ensure compliance with data and database standards
• Apply cloud‑based data and database technologies, data standards, and best practices while adhering to applicable DoD laws, policies, directives, mandates, and guidance, including data protection of sensitive information (e.g., Personally Identifiable Information (PII))
• Identify and evaluate data engineering risks and provide mitigation recommendations related to requirements satisfaction
• Ensure alignment of data engineering activities with the overall program schedule, milestones, and required documentation
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of data engineering and data architecture, and data storage best practices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR
• High school diploma or GED equivalent and an additional 4+ years of experience
• 15+ years of relevant work experience (data migration efforts and use of associated tools)
• 4+ years of RDBMS concepts with strong SQL skills
• 3+ years of experience in the data and analytics space
• 2+ years in key aspects of software engineering, such as parallel data processing, data flows, REST APIs, JSON, XML, and microservice architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with DevOps solutions such as Jenkins, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.
• Kubernetes and Docker experience a plus
• Data Modeling experience a plus
• Baseline and Full Computing Environment Certifications for IAT-II IAW DoD 8570.01-M Preferred
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with Agile and/or federal software development environments preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and understand what is being described by the end user, including the ability to explain problem resolutions when necessary
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to analyze system functionality with customers and resolve production issues
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision or guidance
• Ability to occasionally work after hours and/or do on‑call support
• Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines and ambiguity on some projects
• Demonstrate ability to analytically address complex problems, process critical data, establish facts, and draw quality conclusions

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry‑level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands‑on experience in the global, fast‑changing business world. From on‑the‑job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well‑being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill‑based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.

Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E‑Verify Employment Verification Program