Senior Federal Data Engineer - Cloud & Analytics Architect

Confidential; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLC is seeking a Senior Specialist for its Federal Advisory practice to advance data engineering capabilities across government-focused engagements.

Join a collaborative team delivering modern data solutions, leveraging Python/SQL with platforms like Databricks and Spark, while navigating Federal programs and security requirements. This role emphasizes architecture, reviews, and scalable analytics in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of technical data engineering experience, with US Federal government consulting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience with Python and SQL required; Advana, Databricks or Spark preferred.
• Experience with development tools and methodologies (Agile, GIT, test driven development, CI/CD).
• Experience with data architecture/integration and coding/testing patterns with open-source platforms.
• Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements.
• Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leverage a variety of modern big data tools/approaches to solve complex business objectives.
• Rapidly architect, design, prototype, and optimize software systems for Data Access, Data Management, and Data Science needs.
• Build pipelines/scalable analytics tools using leading technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Kubernetes, Terraform, Airflow, AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure code quality, and provide documentation/operating guidance for users at all levels.
• Develop data engineering designs that positively impact business performance.

Skills

Python

SQL

Advana

Databricks

Spark

Agile

GIT

CI/CD

Data architecture

Data integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Hadoop

Kafka

Kubernetes

Terraform

Airflow

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

KPMG LLC is seeking a Senior Specialist for its Federal Advisory practice to advance data engineering capabilities across government-focused engagements.

Join a collaborative team delivering modern data solutions, leveraging Python/SQL with platforms like Databricks and Spark, while navigating Federal programs and security requirements. This role emphasizes architecture, reviews, and scalable analytics in a dynamic environment.