Senior Data Engineer

Lumiture; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumiture is building next-generation data platforms that fuse AI, data, and modern engineering to power intelligent experiences across industries. We’re seeking a Senior Data Engineer to help build a robust Databricks-based analytics platform, supporting a government-facing product with high visibility.

You will design data pipelines, integrate multiple source systems, and collaborate in an agile team to deliver data-driven insights and scalable infrastructure for a rapidly evolving product.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer in complex, enterprise-scale data environments.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks to build scalable analytics platforms.
• Experience integrating data from multiple source systems and data feeds.
• Proficient in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines for analytics and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and enhance a robust data analytics platform in Databricks for product analysis.
• Work across multiple source systems to improve data accessibility and usability.
• Design and implement scalable data pipelines to support analytics and decision-making.
• Optimize data infrastructure for quality, availability, and scalability.
• Build data feeds using Kafka streaming, batch ETL, and API-based interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver data solutions.
• Support development of modern data capabilities enabling data-driven decisions for a visible online product.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and mission impact.

Skills

Databricks

Data pipelines

Kafka streaming

API data interfaces

Agile development

Cross-functional collaboration

Data architecture

Data quality

Tools

Databricks tooling

Job description

At Lumiture, we’re building next-generation solutions that fuse AI, data, and modern engineering to power intelligent experiences across industries. We’re not just coding apps - we’re shaping how technology helps businesses think, learn, and evolve.

If you love solving big problems, experimenting with cutting-edge tools, and making an impact from day one, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Role:

A unique opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly evolving team, supporting a government agency where we can make a meaningful impact.

We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in building a robust data analytics platform in Databricks that will support a skilled team of data professionals conducting product analysis on a highly visible online product.

In this role, you will work across multiple source systems, transforming how data is accessed, managed, and utilized across the organization. You’ll collaborate in an agile software development environment with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that empower data-driven decision‑making.

What You'll Have Opportunities to Do:

• Design, build, and enhance a robust data analytics platform in Databricks to support product analysis and reporting
• Work across multiple source systems to improve how data is accessed, managed, and used across the organization
• Design and implement scalable, reliable data pipelines to support analytics and decision-making
• Optimize data infrastructure to improve data quality, availability, and scalability
• Build and enhance data feeds using technologies such as Kafka streaming, batch ETL, and API-based interfaces
• Partner with cross-functional teams in an agile software development environment to deliver innovative data solutions
• Support the development of modern data capabilities that enable a team of data professionals to analyze a highly visible online product
• Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous improvement and mission impact

What We're Looking For:

• US Citizens or Dual Citizens only
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer working with complex, enterprise-scale data environments
• Strong experience building and maintaining data pipelines and modern data infrastructure
• Hands‑on experience with Databricks and building scalable analytics platforms
• Experience working across multiple source systems and integrating diverse data sources
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data management, and infrastructure optimization
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Kafka streaming
• Batch ETL workflows
• API data interfaces
• Ability to improve data quality, availability, and scalability across data platforms and feeds
• Experience working in an agile software development environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Why Join Lumiture

• Be part of a growing startup where your work has an immediate impact
• Work directly with a team that values creativity, innovation, and exploration
• Access mentorship from experienced engineers and data scientists
• Enjoy flexibility, growth opportunities, and a culture built around learning fast and thinking bold

Let’s luminate the future - together!

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