Federal Data Engineer

Hitachi Vantara; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Hitachi Federal seeks a Federal Data Engineer to lead enterprise data engineering for federal clients. You design, implement, and optimize data pipelines, APIs, and integrations, mentoring engineers and shaping services offerings. You will work with PMs, Architects, and customer teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years of relevant experience, and strong consulting skills to ensure successful project outcomes and trusted customer partnerships.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of enterprise software engineering, data engineering, or professional services consulting experience.
• Experience leading technical implementation projects within enterprise environments.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale data architectures and integrations.
• Strong customer-facing consulting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of complex professional services engagements from design through implementation.
• Design enterprise-scale data engineering solutions that meet customer business and technical requirements.
• Lead customer architecture workshops, technical planning sessions, and solution reviews.
• Translate customer business objectives into scalable technical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the organization.
• Develop repeatable implementation methodologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers during customer pursuits and technical presentations.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

SQL

Bash scripting

Data orchestration

Git

Maven

Elasticsearch

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Terraform

SharePoint integrations

Microsoft Graph APIs

Job description

Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance required

Our Company

We're Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world's innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers - from banks to theme parks - can focus on achieving the incredible with data. If you've seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you've seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate - and wow their customers. Right now, we're laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We're looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team - and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.

Position Overview

The Federal Data Engineer serves as the technical lead responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, and optimizing enterprise data engineering solutions for Hitachi Federal customers.

This highly customer-facing role partners with Project Managers, Solution Architects, Sales Engineers, and customer technical teams to deliver complex professional services engagements leveraging Hitachi's Data Intelligence portfolio.

The successful candidate combines strong software engineering and enterprise data engineering expertise with consulting skills to architect scalable solutions, mentor junior engineers, develop new service offerings, and deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the technical delivery of complex professional services engagements from design through implementation.
• Design enterprise-scale data engineering solutions that meet customer business and technical requirements.
• Lead customer architecture workshops, technical planning sessions, and solution reviews.
• Translate customer business objectives into scalable technical solutions.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point throughout project delivery.
• Drive customer success through high-quality solution implementation and technical leadership.

Professional Services Delivery

• Deliver enterprise data engineering, data integration, and object storage solutions.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned to customer expectations.
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs), technical design documents, delivery checklists, and implementation plans.
• Develop customer-facing architecture documentation, implementation guides, and technical deliverables.
• Communicate project status and technical risks to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Consistently exceed customer expectations for quality, professionalism, and technical excellence.

Solution Design & Development

• Design and develop Java-based applications, APIs, integrations, and automation solutions.
• Develop reusable software components, plugins, and integration frameworks.
• Design scalable enterprise data pipelines and data orchestration workflows.
• Implement RESTful API integrations between enterprise systems.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex enterprise software and infrastructure issues.
• Learn and deliver new Hitachi Federal service offerings.
• Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives and technology evaluations.
• Develop repeatable implementation methodologies and best practices.
• Contribute to internal lab development and service innovation.
• Recommend improvements that increase delivery quality and operational efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the Professional Services organization.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers during customer pursuits and technical presentations.
• Partner with Product, Support, and Engineering teams to resolve complex customer issues.
• Support knowledge sharing through documentation, training sessions, and peer mentoring.
• Foster strong customer relationships built on trust and technical credibility.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 8 years of enterprise software engineering, data engineering, or professional services consulting experience
• Proven experience leading technical implementation projects within enterprise environments
• Experience designing enterprise-scale data architectures and integrations
• Strong customer-facing consulting and communication skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Required Technical Skills

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in several of the following technologies:

Programming

• Java
• Multi-threaded programming
• REST APIs
• JAX-WS
• XML
• JSON
• SQL
• Bash scripting
• Data orchestration
• API-based integrations
• Git
• Maven
• Elasticsearch
• Solr

Software Engineering

• Object-oriented design
• Design patterns
• Configuration management

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• AI and machine learning data pipelines
• Docker
• Python
• Cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
• Terraform
• Microsoft Graph APIs
• SharePoint integrations
• Exchange integrations
• Microsoft Work Folder Server APIs
• Security+ Certification (or ability to obtain)

Success Profile

The Ideal Candidate Is

• A trusted technical advisor who builds credibility with customers.
• Comfortable leading enterprise implementations from architecture through deployment.
• Passionate about mentoring others and developing technical talent.
• Able to communicate equally well with executives, project managers, and engineers.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn emerging technologies.

Why Join Hitachi Federal?

At Hitachi Federal, you'll work alongside some of the industry's brightest technical professionals delivering innovative solutions that directly support federal missions. We invest in our employees through continuous learning, leadership development, and meaningful career growth opportunities while fostering a collaborative culture recognized as a Top Workplace.

If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges and helping customers unlock the value of their data, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation

Expected Hiring Range: $160,000-$205,000 annually

Hitachi Federal is committed to providing equitable, competitive, and market-based compensation. The expected hiring range listed above represents the anticipated salary range for a qualified candidate at the time of posting and has been established in good faith based on the requirements of the position.

Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to:

• Relevant knowledge, skills, and experience
• Technical expertise and specialized qualifications
• Education, certifications, and professional credentials
• Scope and complexity of prior experience
• Internal equity
• Market data and geographic considerations (where applicable)
• Business needs and budget considerations

This position may also be eligible to participate in Hitachi Federal's annual incentive (bonus) program, where applicable, in accordance with company policies and plan provisions.

Hitachi Federal offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Wellness and Employee Recognition Programs

Benefit eligibility and program offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.

As a federal contractor, Hitachi Federal complies with all applicable federal contractor requirements, including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action obligations. Certain positions may require U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance or other government eligibility requirements.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should notify the People & Culture team.