Senior Data Engineer

Centex Technologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Centex Technologies in Houston is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support Air Force data initiatives under a government contract. You will help build the Air Force Data Mesh by combining data infrastructure with modern application development to enable governed discovery, access, and interoperability for distributed data products.

The role emphasizes scalable pipeline design and secure handling of sensitive data, with collaboration across product, DevOps, and security teams to translate

Qualifications

• US citizen with ability to obtain active secret clearance.
• Experience across data infrastructure and full stack development.
• Strong TS, React, Node.js, SQL, and data warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Airflow, Dagster, dbt, and Python.
• Develop APIs and frontend features with TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
• Apply SQL, warehousing, validation, and observability across data lifecycle.
• Collaborate with product, DevOps, security, and stakeholders to deliver maintainable software.
• Design secure access for sensitive data per project security requirements.

Skills

Data engineering

Full stack development

TypeScript

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Airflow

Dagster

dbt

React

Node.js

Job description

Description

This government contract position requires:

1. US Citizen
2. Active, Department of War Secret Clearance

Centex Technologies is seeking a strong Senior Data Engineer to support our work with the Air Force.

Build the Air Force Data Mesh Environment by combining reliable data engineering with modern application development. The role supports governed discovery, access, and interoperability for distributed data products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design scalable ETL and ELT pipelines, data models, and orchestration workflows using tools such as Airflow, Dagster, dbt, and Python.
• Develop application features and APIs with TypeScript, React, and Node.js that make governed data usable.
• Apply SQL, warehouse platforms, validation, observability, and automated tests throughout the data lifecycle.
• Work with product, DevOps, infrastructure security, and mission stakeholders to turn requirements into maintainable software.
• Design secure access and handling for sensitive data consistent with project security requirements.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Active Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated experience spanning both data infrastructure and full stack application development.
• Strong TypeScript, React, Node.js, SQL, warehousing, and orchestration experience.
• Experience with API design, containerization, and engineering quality practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Python data tools, stream processing, or event driven architecture.
• Production ML integration, RAG or LLM applications, and MLOps.
• Experience with CUI, NIST controls, STIGs, or DoD authorized environments.