Data Flow Engineer

Pointer Technologies is seeking a talented Data Flow and ETL Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes. You will play a critical role in transforming raw data into actionable insights by ensuring data quality, integrity, and accessibility.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in data engineering, a passion for optimization, and a commitment to delivering scalable and reliable data solutions. This person is diligent, works well with others, inspired to learn, driven by mission and practices effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows to support analytics and mission operations.
• Build systems to collect, process, and store structured and unstructured data from various sources.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to understand data needs and ensure smooth data delivery.
• Optimize data flows for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, resolving issues promptly.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through robust validation and error-handling mechanisms.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest ETL tools, data integration techniques, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proficiency in ETL tools such as Apache NiFi.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with SQL and working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their data services.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, schema design, and data warehousing concepts.

Nice To Have

• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
• Knowledge of streaming data platforms such as Apache Flink or AWS Kinesis.
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for automating data pipeline deployments.

Clearance

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required

About Us

Pointer Technologies is Mission Forward and Employee Owned.

We leverage talented engineers and effective technologies to drive success in our nation’s National Security and Intelligence missions. We enable our nation to be capable, modernized, and anticipatory for the fight ahead - seen or unseen.

Here are some of our core values:

Employee Ownership

At Pointer Technologies, all employees are eligible to be granted stock, making them a shareholder in the business. We want our employees to be as invested in our success as we are in theirs, and we believe that generously giving our employees a piece of the pie will encourage this. At Pointer, our employees are not only the foundation of our success - they get to share in our success. 

Transparency

Since every employee at Pointer Technologies is a shareholder, we have an open book policy with our team. We hold quarterly all hands meetings where the business reports its contracts portfolio, growth strategy, and even financial health and projections with all employees. 

Talent

At Pointer Technologies we don't just hire anybody - top tier talent is part of our brand. New candidates will face technical screenings to verify that they uphold our technical standards. Anybody who is offered a position at Pointer can know that they have earned the right to be a part of our team. 

Meaningful Work

At Pointer Technologies we support work that is impactful to our nation’s National Security and Intelligence missions. Every single member of the Pointer Technologies team takes pride in knowing that the work that they do matters, and that it is making a positive and meaningful impact on our success as a nation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental, vision, long-term & short-term disability and life insurance
• 10% 401K matching with immediate vesting
• 248 hours of PTO with the ability to flex higher or lower
• Education and training budget of $5,250
• Paid military leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Internal referral profit sharing
• Employee Equity Program
• Quarterly all hands to promote transparency
• Paid company lunches
• Culture building events and parties
• The best company swag around

*Learn more and find additional details on our benefits page.

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Pointer Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other state or federal legally protected status.