540 · 23 hours ago
Data Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years exp540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone. They are seeking a Data Engineer to support high-impact federal missions by developing and maintaining data pipelines in an AWS environment and collaborating with team members. This role offers an opportunity to enhance cloud-based data engineering skills while contributing to meaningful projects.
Business IntelligenceDeveloper APIsGovernmentInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using Python in AWS environments
Write and deploy AWS Lambda functions for data processing tasks
Assist in designing and implementing data integration solutions from various source systems
Collaborate with team members using Git for version control and code collaboration
Write efficient SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and validation
Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and improve code quality
Document technical processes, data flows, and system configurations
Troubleshoot data quality issues and implement validation checks
Support the monitoring and maintenance of production data pipelines
Continuously learn new technologies and AWS services to expand technical capabilities
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related technical roles
Working knowledge of Python programming and ability to write clean, maintainable code
Basic understanding of AWS cloud services and architecture
Familiarity with Git version control systems
Proficiency in SQL and understanding of relational databases
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative team environment
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
Currently possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire: AWS Cloud Practitioner certification (or higher)
CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher)
Preferred
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, Step Functions, Glue, or RDS
Familiarity with X12/MILS processing
Exposure to data warehousing or analytics platforms
Understanding of REST APIs and data integration concepts
Coursework or experience with big data technologies
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Personal or academic projects demonstrating data engineering skills
Benefits
Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
Health, dental and vision insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k with employer match
Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
Paid cloud developer accounts
Referral bonuses
HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets
Company
540
540 is a technology consulting firm who helps our government and business clients innovate like start-ups.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Trey White
President and Chief Technology Officer
Jeremy Altman
Chief Information Officer
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