Barbaricum · 1 month ago
Senior Data Engineer
Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, particularly in Defense and National Security. The Data Engineer will build scalable data pipelines, implement ETL workflows, and work closely with teams to ensure enterprise data is reliable, accessible, and secure.
AnalyticsBig DataConsultingGovernmentTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Build and maintain scalable, reliable data pipelines to collect, process, and store data from multiple sources
Design and implement ETL processes to support analytics, reporting, and operational needs
Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and standards to support enterprise data usage
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights
Present findings and recommendations through dashboards, reports, and visualizations
Optimize database and pipeline performance for scalability and reliability across large datasets
Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline issues to minimize downtime and improve system resilience
Implement data quality checks, validation routines, and integrity controls
Implement security measures to protect data and systems from unauthorized access
Ensure compliance with data governance policies, security standards, and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA as applicable)
Establish best practices for data management, governance, and secure handling of sensitive information
Stay current on relevant tools and emerging technologies to strengthen engineering and analytical capabilities
Identify opportunities to improve workflows for data ingestion, processing, and analysis
Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and data management solutions aligned to organizational goals
Qualification
Required
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance (required or pending verification)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) OR CSSLP / CISSP-ISSAP
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala
Strong SQL skills; familiarity with analytics languages/tools such as R
Experience with data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop) and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)
Familiarity with cloud-based data services (e.g., AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, Azure Data Factory)
Experience with data modeling, database design, and data architecture concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
Preferred
Master's degree and/or certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, DAMA CDMP)
Experience with big data and streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, Spark, Flink)
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with ML pipelines and data science workflows
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
Company
Barbaricum
Barbaricum is a government relations company that offers strategic communications, research, and analysis solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Washington Technology
2025-09-17
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