SteerBridge

SDVOSB delivering federal technology solutions

Senior Data Engineer

Data EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVienna, VA, USA$135k - $160k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; an active Secret or Top Secret clearance also satisfies this requirement.
A Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field is required.
At least 6 years of data engineering or related experience designing, developing, and supporting production data platforms and pipelines is required.
Proficiency with Python, SQL, Pandas, PySpark, NumPy, and Git, including developing reusable, testable, and performance-optimized data processing and automation solutions, is required.
Experience designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models and working with relational, NoSQL, data warehouse, data lake, and lakehouse architectures is required.
Hands-on experience developing and orchestrating scalable batch and/or real-time data pipelines using technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, NiFi, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, or GCP Dataflow is required.
Experience developing cloud-based data solutions in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, including cloud storage, managed databases, compute services, and modern data warehousing platforms such as Redshift, Snowflake, or BigQuery is required.
Experience with data quality, governance, security, lineage, metadata management, performance optimization, CI/CD, and software engineering best practices for large-scale data environments is required.
Candidates located in the Vienna, Virginia area are preferred, with the ability to work onsite at the Vienna office at least three days per week; hybrid arrangements may be available at the supervisor’s discretion.

Responsibilities

Perform data engineering activities across existing systems of record and multiple databases.
Enhance and optimize data entry, management, and extraction processes to improve data usability within proprietary systems.
Conduct data quality checks to identify inconsistencies, errors, and opportunities for improvement.
Analyze data and present findings to support business and operational needs.
Maintain accurate documentation of data processes, workflows, and methodologies.
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to address data needs and support continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with distributed computing and modern data lake/lakehouse technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Presto/Trino, Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, or Apache Hudi.
Experience with DevOps/DataOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Docker, Kubernetes, Git-based workflows, automated testing, and CI/CD for data infrastructure and pipelines.
Experience optimizing large-scale data environments for query performance, pipeline efficiency, scalability, and cloud resource utilization and cost.
Experience developing resilient, automated data pipelines with monitoring, alerting, retry logic, failure recovery, and other self-healing capabilities.
Familiarity with AI/ML data pipeline technologies such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, MLflow, Kubeflow, or feature stores.
Experience mentoring junior engineers, conducting technical reviews, and clearly documenting technical architectures using tools such as Lucidchart, PlantUML, or Draw.io.

Salary Range: 135000 to 160000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview

SteerBridge seeks a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Data Engineer to align data solutions to business requirements by planning and managing data infrastructure and strategy for our Modern Disability Claims AI/ML program. Our team is dedicated to harnessing the power of AI/ML to increase claims processing throughput and reduce adjudication wait times, ultimately improving outcomes for veterans.

Key Responsibilties

Perform data engineering activities across existing systems of record and multiple databases.
Enhance and optimize data entry, management, and extraction processes to improve data usability within proprietary systems.
Conduct data quality checks to identify inconsistencies, errors, and opportunities for improvement.
Analyze data and present findings to support business and operational needs.
Maintain accurate documentation of data processes, workflows, and methodologies.
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to address data needs and support continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance also satisfies this requirement.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
6+ years of data engineering or related experience designing, developing, and supporting production data platforms and pipelines.
Strong proficiency with Python, SQL, Pandas, PySpark, NumPy, and Git, including experience developing reusable, testable, and performance-optimized data processing and automation solutions.
Experience designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models and working with relational, NoSQL, data warehouse, data lake, and lakehouse architectures.
Hands-on experience developing and orchestrating scalable batch and/or real-time data pipelines using technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, NiFi, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, or GCP Dataflow.
Experience developing cloud-based data solutions in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, including cloud storage, managed databases, compute services, and modern data warehousing platforms such as Redshift, Snowflake, or BigQuery.
Experience with data quality, governance, security, lineage, metadata management, performance optimization, CI/CD, and software engineering best practices for large-scale data environments.
Preference for candidates located in the Vienna, VA area who are able to work onsite at the SteerBridge Vienna office at least three days per week. Hybrid arrangements may be available at the supervisor’s discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with distributed computing and modern data lake/lakehouse technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Presto/Trino, Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, or Apache Hudi.
Experience with DevOps/DataOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Docker, Kubernetes, Git-based workflows, automated testing, and CI/CD for data infrastructure and pipelines.
Experience optimizing large-scale data environments for query performance, pipeline efficiency, scalability, and cloud resource utilization and cost.
Experience developing resilient, automated data pipelines with monitoring, alerting, retry logic, failure recovery, and other self-healing capabilities.
Familiarity with AI/ML data pipeline technologies such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, MLflow, Kubeflow, or feature stores.
Experience mentoring junior engineers, conducting technical reviews, and clearly documenting technical architectures using tools such as Lucidchart, PlantUML, or Draw.io.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

About the Company

SteerBridge

SDVOSB delivering federal technology solutions

SteerBridge delivers technology solutions, professional services, and construction management to U.S. government agencies and the private sector, acting as a prime or subcontractor. Its offerings include aviation analytics, veterans-services modernization (GI Bill and VA claims), secure payments, cloud infrastructure, and facilities management, using cloud-based workflows and data analytics to streamline complex processes. It differentiates itself with SDVOSB status, extensive federal contracting experience, and proven improvements like reducing GI Bill processing times from 30 days to 30 seconds, plus AWS Premier Partner capabilities. Its goal is to partner with federal agencies and the private sector to deliver practical, mission-critical technology and program-management solutions that improve efficiency, security, and service delivery for veterans, government operations, and civilian customers.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2011

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