Mid-Data Engineer @ SteerBridge

Salary Range: 82000 to 92000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

SteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering a broad spectrum of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in federal acquisition and procurement, we provide agile, best-in-class commercial solutions that drive mission success.

Our strength lies in our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, discipline, and dedication shape everything we do. At SteerBridge, we don’t just hire talent—we empower it, creating meaningful career paths for those who have served and those who share our commitment to excellence.

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking skilled and motivated Data Engineers to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Modern Claims Staffing Plan. This initiative focuses on modernizing and streamlining claims processing systems to improve service delivery to our nation’s veterans.

As a Data Engineer on this program, you will play a key role in enhancing data workflows and optimizing system performance within the VA’s existing databases and systems of record. Your responsibilities will include improving data entry, management, and extraction processes to ensure seamless integration with analytical and decision-support tools.

Benefits

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

Required Skills and Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with partners to identify fields, data linkage and integration, performing data quality checks, analysis, presenting data and documenting the process.
Review and understand large sets of data while being able to highlight relevant trends and patterns.
Develop and maintain ETL processes to support structured claims and benefits data transformation
Use tools like dbt, Informatica, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks for data modeling, transformation, and workflow automation
Manage and query large datasets using SQL, and write scripts in Python or JavaScript for data parsing and process automation
Conduct data quality checks, linkage, and integration from multiple sources
Support real-time and batch processing through APIs, schedulers, and cloud services (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, to deliver high-quality analytics and reports
Maintain clear technical documentation of all pipelines, processes, and data products
Contribute to cloud-native data architecture, performance tuning, and secure data governance practices

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with modern data stack tools (e.g., ETL frameworks, dbt, Informatica)
Proficiency in SQL, Python, and experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP
Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift), and pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Spark)
Understanding of data governance, compliance, and security protocols in regulated environments
Strong problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills
Employees in this role are responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and must adhere to all organizational security and privacy policies, ensuring the protection, proper handling, and confidentiality of data at all times.

SteerBridge Strategies 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.

Mid-Data Engineer

SteerBridge

Compensation Overview

Benefits

Required Skills and Qualifications