Lead Specialist, Federal Data Engineer

KPMG LLP; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP seeks a Lead Specialist to join its Federal Advisory practice, focusing on big data, cloud migration, and platform modernization. The role requires leading cross-functional teams and delivering technical guidance to clients on data platforms and integration strategies.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in data engineering, Python/SQL expertise, and a U.S. Government Secret clearance, with experience in Agile and CI/CD practices. Travel to engagements may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of technical data engineering experience.
• Experience with Python and SQL required; Databricks/Spark preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile, GIT, CI/CD, test-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Leverage big data tools to solve complex objectives.
• Develop/update platform requirements; assess client data platforms and gaps.
• Design tools/services for cloud DevOps environments (monitoring, CI/CD, scripts).
• Lead cross-functional teams and workshops with clients to identify opportunities.
• Contribute to innovations and present thought leadership.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud DevOps

Agile

Leadership

Travel availability

Security clearance

Data engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Advana

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage a variety of modern big data tools / approaches to solve complex business objectives
• Develop / update big data platform requirements to assess client data platforms, identify gaps in technologies / processes, and provide technical recommendations on platform modernization / cloud migration / integration
• Design tools / services useful in cloud DevOps environments such as performance monitoring, security monitoring, deployment / configuration, continuous integration / build servers, and cloud resource creation scripts
• Lead multi-disciplinary / cross-functional teams, workshops, innovation sessions with clients, to identify business opportunities and optimization
• Help drive the process for pursuing innovations, target solutions, and extendable data platforms; participate in developing / presenting thought leadership

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of technical data engineering experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Experience with Python and SQL required (experience with Advana, Databricks, Spark preferred)
• Experience with development tools and methodologies (Agile, GIT, test driven development, CI/CD release management)
• Experience with data architecture / integration and coding / testing patterns working with existing open-source software platforms
• Experience leading project teams and engagements
• Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
• Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance