On-Site Data Platform Engineer

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

CGS (Contact Government Services) seeks a Field Service Representative Engineer embedded with customers to deploy and operate a production-grade data and application platform in mission-critical environments.

You’ll bridge software engineering, data integration, and real-world operations to turn complex data into reliable live systems that support critical decision-making. On-site in Washington, DC, you’ll collaborate with product and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with Python, PySpark, Java, JavaScript, SQL, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with data systems, APIs, and distributed architectures.
• Ability to operate independently in customer-facing, on-site environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills in ambiguous, real-world settings.
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance or eligibility.
• Strong engineering background in CS/Math/Software/Physics/Data Science.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain a distributed data and application platform in production.
• Integrate data from disparate source systems while preserving lineage and governance.
• Build and customize operational applications, workflows, and analytics.
• Design and maintain data pipelines supporting real-time and batch use cases.
• Troubleshoot high-impact issues in live operational environments.
• Work directly with users to understand workflows and translate needs into technical solutions.
• Partner with internal product and engineering teams to improve platform capabilities.

Skills

Python

Pyspark

Java

JavaScript

SQL

Data systems

Distributed architectures

Customer-facing

Clear communication

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

CGS (Contact Government Services) seeks a Field Service Representative Engineer embedded with customers to deploy and operate a production-grade data and application platform in mission-critical environments.

You’ll bridge software engineering, data integration, and real-world operations to turn complex data into reliable live systems that support critical decision-making. On-site in Washington, DC, you’ll collaborate with product and engineering teams.