SteerBridge · 13 hours ago
Data Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expSteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. They are seeking Senior Data Engineers to support the Department of Veterans Affairs in modernizing claims processing systems, focusing on improving accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of services delivered to veterans.
GovernmentInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build, optimize, and maintain batch and real-time data ingestion pipelines
Lead design and implementation of scalable ETL processes across complex, distributed systems
Develop and manage data lake architecture for structured and unstructured data
Utilize Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration and scheduling
Integrate streaming data via Apache Kafka
Use AWS Glue, Python, and SQL to transform and prepare data for downstream consumption
Ensure data quality, lineage, governance, and compliance across all systems
Work closely with VA stakeholders and data scientists to support reporting and model development
Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, providing technical guidance and peer reviews
Document data pipelines, standards, and data product specifications
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience
An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required
Build, optimize, and maintain batch and real-time data ingestion pipelines
Lead design and implementation of scalable ETL processes across complex, distributed systems
Develop and manage data lake architecture for structured and unstructured data
Utilize Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration and scheduling
Integrate streaming data via Apache Kafka
Use AWS Glue, Python, and SQL to transform and prepare data for downstream consumption
Ensure data quality, lineage, governance, and compliance across all systems
Work closely with VA stakeholders and data scientists to support reporting and model development
Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, providing technical guidance and peer reviews
Document data pipelines, standards, and data product specifications
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow, Apache Kafka, and AWS Glue
Deep understanding of ETL frameworks, data lake design, and cloud-based architecture
Familiarity with real-time and batch data processing tools and methodologies
Experience with data governance, security compliance, and maintaining data quality standards
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
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Company
SteerBridge
SteerBridge specializes in providing professional services and cutting-edge solutions to the U.S. Government and corporate clients.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Doug Lee
Partner
Rob Schroder
Founder and Managing Partner
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