Senior Data Engineer

Blu Omega Inc.; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

EAP with 24/7 support

Job summary

Blu Omega Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a hybrid role based in the Atlanta, GA or Washington, DC area, supporting the CDC's mission to enhance public health through data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT pipelines with Python and SQL, building data warehouses and lakehouse environments on Databricks, and implementing data quality, governance, and Azure-based solutions (Azure Data Factory).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering or related technical field.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with Python and SQL, including building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• 2+ years of experience with Azure data services, including Azure Data Factory.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks or similar platforms.
• Experience integrating and transforming data from APIs, flat files, relational databases, and other sources.
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and schema design.
• Knowledge of data quality, governance, security, and compliance practices.
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Build and optimize data models, data warehouses, and lakehouse environments using Databricks.
• Ingest, clean, validate, and transform large-scale datasets from APIs, relational databases, flat files, and unstructured sources.
• Implement data quality, metadata management, and governance controls to support trusted enterprise analytics.
• Develop and manage cloud-based data solutions within Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Factory.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Support automated deployment and operational processes using logging, alerting, and CI/CD practices.
• Partner with data scientists, analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate data requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Document data architecture, pipeline logic, data models, and operational procedures.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

Data governance

Security/compliance

Troubleshooting

NoSQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Azure Data Services

Job description

Senior Data Engineer

Hybrid - Atlanta, GA or Washington, DC

Program Overview

This project supports the CDC's mission to enhance public health through data-driven decisions.

Key Details

Location: Hybrid (primarily in Atlanta, GA or Washington, DC / Maryland / Virginia area) - 1 day per week onsite
Clearance / Suitability: Public Trust eligibility required

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Build and optimize data models, data warehouses, and lakehouse environments using Databricks.
• Ingest, clean, validate, and transform large-scale datasets from APIs, relational databases, flat files, and unstructured sources.
• Implement data quality, metadata management, and governance controls to support trusted enterprise analytics.
• Develop and manage cloud-based data solutions within Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Factory.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Support automated deployment and operational processes using logging, alerting, and CI/CD practices.
• Partner with data scientists, analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate data requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Document data architecture, pipeline logic, data models, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, database architecture, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with Python and SQL, including building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• 2+ years of experience working with Azure data services, including Azure Data Factory.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks or similar modern data processing platforms.
• Experience integrating and transforming data from APIs, flat files, relational databases, and other sources.
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and schema design.
• Knowledge of data quality, governance, security, and compliance practices.
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing data pipelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Ability to support on-site work in Atlanta, GA or the Washington, DC Metro area.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior CDC or federal government experience supporting health data initiatives.
• Experience working with data scientists and analysts on data models supporting analytics and machine learning.
• Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure and data access methods.
• Experience with advanced data security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Microsoft Azure or related data engineering certification.

Compensation

Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Blu Omega Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
• Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits

Company Overview

Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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