Forward-Deployed Data Engineer for DoD Data Platform

Limelight Health; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 148,750 - 201,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company Paid Medical/Dental/Vision premiums

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus Federal Holidays

Reimbursement for trainings/subscriptions

Company Stock Options

Job summary

Limelight Health is looking for a Data Engineer to support UDS Data Capability within the defense sector. This forward-deployed role involves integration with mission systems and managing complex data landscapes, with a blend of remote work and on-site presence in Colorado or Florida.

Applicants should possess skills in dealing with unstructured data, building data pipelines, and have experience in governance practices and SQL. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment focused on mission success.

Qualifications

• Experience with large unstructured datasets in production.
• Proficiency with streaming processing frameworks like Kafka.
• Familiarity with air-gapped environments and data governance.
• Ability to build and monitor production data pipelines.
• Experience with SQL and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Integrate UDS Data Capability with existing mission systems.
• Map complex data landscapes and identify dependencies.
• Operate deployed systems with a focus on stability and performance.
• Generate necessary accreditation artifacts.
• Mentor junior Data Engineers and transfer knowledge.

Skills

Unstructured data at scale

Streaming & integration

Data warehousing

Pipelines & orchestration

Data modeling & SQL

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Kafka

Spark

Airflow

Postgres

Terraform

Job description

Limelight Health is looking for a Data Engineer to support UDS Data Capability within the defense sector. This forward-deployed role involves integration with mission systems and managing complex data landscapes, with a blend of remote work and on-site presence in Colorado or Florida.

Applicants should possess skills in dealing with unstructured data, building data pipelines, and have experience in governance practices and SQL. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment focused on mission success.