Full-Time

Senior Data Engineer

Posted on 11/7/2025

Hatch IT

Hatch IT

11-50 employees

Cost-predictable tech recruitment for startups

No salary listed

Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
NoSQL
SQL
Machine Learning
Java
MATLAB
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience bringing databases, data integration, and data analytics/ML technologies to production with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Computer Engineering or relevant field, or 4+ years of experience with a PhD/MS.
  • Current Security+ certification (or must obtain within 30 days)
  • Mastery in developing software code in one or more programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, Matlab, etc.)
  • Expert knowledge in databases (SQL, NoSQL, Graph, etc.) and data architecture (Data Lake, Lakehouse)
  • Knowledgeable in machine learning/AI methodologies
  • Strong writing and oral communication skills to deliver design documents, technical reports, and presentations to a variety of audiences
  • Top Secret Clearance Required
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, testing, and documentation of software code and data pipelines (batch and streaming) for data extraction, ingestion, transformation, cleaning, correlation, and analytics.
  • Architect, develop, and scale new data services/products, ensuring robust performance and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including Program Managers, Subject Matter Experts, Architects, Engineers, and Data Scientists - to understand customer requirements, develop prototypes, and optimize existing data services/products.
  • Participate in research, case studies, and prototype development to explore and leverage cutting-edge technologies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with AWS solutions (Kubernetes, DataLakes, Open AI Services).
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, and graph databases.
  • Experience with GenAI enabled daily workflows (coding, testing, analytics).
  • Experience with one or more SQL-on-Hadoop technology (Spark SQL, Hive, Impala, Presto, etc.)
  • Experience with short-release cycles and the full software lifecycle
  • Experience with Agile development methodology (e.g., Scrum)

Hatch IT is a recruitment partner based in Vienna, VA that focuses exclusively on helping tech startups and small businesses find engineers. It works by offering a scouting and hiring service rather than placing resumes on commission, with a Scale model that delivers predictable costs and typically saves clients about 30% versus traditional contingency fees. The company integrates with clients’ tools (Slack, calendars, and ATS) to automate and streamline hiring tasks, providing job postings, pre-screens, candidate coordination, and market-informed compensation guidance. Hatch IT differentiates itself by prioritizing quality over quantity, deeply specializing in tech startups, and offering a seamless, cost-efficient hiring flow. Its goal is to simplify the hiring process for tech startups and small businesses so they can efficiently secure top engineering talent.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2012

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Workforce grew to 24 employees across Vienna and Durham offices.
  • Generated $1,967,765 annual revenue under CEO Tim Winkler.
  • Specializes in Security Clearance and Govtech recruiting niches.

What critics are saying

  • Eightfold AI automates sourcing, displacing recruiters in 6-12 months.
  • Lever and Greenhouse erode market with superior ATS in 12-18 months.
  • LinkedIn AI tools commoditize hiring, slashing subscriptions in 3-6 months.

What makes Hatch IT unique

  • Hatch IT offers non-commission Scale model saving 30% over contingency fees.
  • Integrates seamlessly with Slack, calendars, and ATS for startups.
  • hatchpad builds online community for startup technologists and engineers.

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Benefits

Premium insurance

Mental health days

Caregiver leave

Time off

Internet reimbursement

Savings plan

Anniversary reward program

Additional benefits

Company News

WRAL TechWire
Feb 5th, 2020
Virginia-based recruitment startup hatch I.T. opens second office in Durham

DURHAM — Another fast-growing startup is expanding into the Bull City.

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