Senior Data Engineer

Ryde Technologies; Crystal (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryde Technologies seeks a Senior Data Engineer to own the end-to-end technical design of secure, cloud-based mission systems for a Federal Government customer. You will guide a team across front-end, back-end, data, and AWS infra, translating requirements into scalable, compliant solutions.

You will define architectures, ADRs, and API contracts, and lead architecture reviews, while embedding security controls and DevSecOps practices.

Qualifications

• Must pass a full background check and obtain a Public Trust 6C.
• Eight (8) years of Information Assurance experience.
• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Python, REST/GraphQL, React, and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture for secure, cloud-based mission applications across front-end, back-end, data, and AWS.
• Define reference architectures, patterns, API contracts, and ADRs to guide the team.
• Architect microservices with Java/Spring Boot, Camel, REST, GraphQL, XML, JSON.
• Direct front-end architecture using React, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS with accessibility.
• Design database schemas and data engineering solutions across relational and NoSQL platforms.
• Architect AWS deployments (EC2, ECS, EBS, RDS Postgres, ALBs, Lambda, S3, MQ).
• Provide hands-on leadership: review code and IaC (Terraform) and conduct design reviews.
• Establish CI/CD and DevSecOps standards with Git, Jenkins, Terraform, and Vault.
• Embed security/compliance (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DHS 4300A) into designs and ATO activities.
• Mentor engineers and communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Python

Microservices

XML

JSON

Camel

GraphQL

JavaScript

React

HTML/CSS

RHEL

AWS

Git

Jenkins

Terraform

Vault

Database Design

Data Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Vault

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support our Federal Government Customer with delivering secure, cloud-based mission systems. The Engineer will own the end-to-end technical design across full-stack applications, microservices, and AWS infrastructure, setting architectural direction and guiding a team of engineers through delivery. This role spans front-end (React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS), back-end (Java, Spring Boot, Python, Apache Camel, GraphQL), data, and cloud layers - translating mission requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions that meet federal compliance requirements (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DHS 4300A). The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can move fluidly between whiteboard design, code review, and stakeholder briefings, and who has a track record of leading architecture for complex distributed systems in regulated environments.

Hybrid role - one day on-site, four days remote

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture for secure, cloud-based mission applications, spanning front-end, back-end, microservices, data, and AWS infrastructure layers.
• Define and maintain reference architectures, design patterns, API contracts, and architectural decision records (ADRs) that guide the engineering team and ensure consistency across the program.
• Architect microservices-based solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Camel, with well-defined integration patterns over REST, GraphQL, XML, and JSON.
• Direct front-end architecture using React, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS, establishing component standards, state-management patterns, and accessibility/Section 508 compliance.
• Design database schemas and data engineering solutions across multiple platforms (relational and NoSQL), including data modeling, performance tuning, and migration strategy.
• Architect AWS deployments using EC2, ECS, EBS, RDS Postrgres, ALBs, Lambda, S3, and Amazon MQ - defining networking, scaling, resilience, and cost-optimization strategies.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership: review code and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), conduct design reviews, and resolve cross-team architectural issues.
• Establish CI/CD and DevSecOps standards in partnership with platform teams, leveraging Git, Jenkins, Terraform, and Vault to automate secure build, deploy, and release workflows.
• Embed security and compliance controls (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DHS 4300A) into all architectural designs, supporting ATO activities and POA&M remediation.
• Mentor and develop senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, code quality, and continuous improvement.
• Engage directly with government stakeholders to present architectural decisions, trade-off analyses, and roadmap recommendations, translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, conduct proofs-of-concept, and recommend strategic investments aligned to long-term mission needs.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a full background check and obtain a Public Trust 6C
• Eight (8) years of Information Assurance experience
• Experience with the following technologies:
  • Database Design and Data Engineering in multiple platforms
  • Java
  • Springboot
  • Python
  • MicroServices
  • XML
  • JSON
  • Camel
  • GraphQL
  • Javascript
  • React
  • HTML, CSS
  • RHEL
  • AWS (EC2, EBS, ECS, RDS Postrgres, ALBs, Lamda, S3, Amazon MQ)
  • Git
  • Jenkins
  • Terraform
  • Vault

Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

EEO Compliance

Ryde is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ryde will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.