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Core experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
2–4 years of industry experience developing production software and solving complex technical problems.
2–4 years of direct experience in Data Engineering, including experience with tools and technologies such as:
Experience applying data governance practices within Databricks data lake or lakehouse environments.
Experience manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large, disparate datasets.

Preferred experience

Experience with additional data cataloging and governance tools such as Informatica EDC, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, or Amazon DataZone is a plus.

Qualification wording

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related technical discipline.

2–4 years of industry experience developing production software and solving complex technical problems.

2–4 years of direct experience in Data Engineering, including experience with tools and technologies such as:

Experience applying data governance practices within Databricks data lake or lakehouse environments.

Experience manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large, disparate datasets.

Experience with additional data cataloging and governance tools such as Informatica EDC, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, or Amazon DataZone is a plus.

Tools in this posting

Java
Scala
SQL
AWS
Azure
Databricks
Delta
PostgreSQL
S3
Spark
Airflow
Python
C++
Google Cloud (GCP)
MySQL
Iceberg
PySpark

Source

- Cloud services: Databricks on AWS, S3, EC2, RDS, or Azure equivalents. - Object-oriented or scripting languages: PySpark/Python, Java, C++, Scala, or similar. - Data lakehouse architecture and technologies such as Delta Lake or Apache Iceberg.

- Develop and support database, data warehouse, data mart, data lake, and lakehouse solutions in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Apply hands-on expertise with Databricks, Unity Catalog, SQL, PySpark/Python, and cloud technologies to support data engineering and governance solutions. - Support an Agile software development lifecycle.

- Big data technologies: Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, or similar. - Relational SQL: preferably T-SQL; alternatively PostgreSQL or MySQL. - Data pipeline and workflow management tools: Databricks Workflows, Airflow, AWS Step Functions, or similar.

- Experience applying data governance practices within Databricks data lake or lakehouse environments. - Advanced SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, including query development and optimization, as well as familiarity with a variety of database technologies. - Experience manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large, disparate datasets.

- Address technical inquiries concerning customization, integration, enterprise architecture, and the features and functionality of data products. - Develop and support database, data warehouse, data mart, data lake, and lakehouse solutions in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Apply hands-on expertise with Databricks, Unity Catalog, SQL, PySpark/Python, and cloud technologies to support data engineering and governance solutions.

- Relational SQL: preferably T-SQL; alternatively PostgreSQL or MySQL. - Data pipeline and workflow management tools: Databricks Workflows, Airflow, AWS Step Functions, or similar. - Cloud services: Databricks on AWS, S3, EC2, RDS, or Azure equivalents.

- Data pipeline and workflow management tools: Databricks Workflows, Airflow, AWS Step Functions, or similar. - Cloud services: Databricks on AWS, S3, EC2, RDS, or Azure equivalents. - Object-oriented or scripting languages: PySpark/Python, Java, C++, Scala, or similar.

Overview We are looking for a seasoned Data Engineer to work with our team and clients to develop enterprise-grade data platforms, data lakes and lakehouses, services, and pipelines using Databricks, with a focus on data governance and cataloging using Unity Catalog. We are looking for more than just a Data Engineer; we are seeking a technologist with excellent communication and customer service skills and a passion for data and problem solving. Contributions

Contributions - Design, develop, and support the migration of data lake and lakehouse environments using Databricks, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. - Implement and support Databricks Unity Catalog to enable centralized data governance, discovery, access control, and management across data lake and lakehouse environments.

- Design, develop, and support the migration of data lake and lakehouse environments using Databricks, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. - Implement and support Databricks Unity Catalog to enable centralized data governance, discovery, access control, and management across data lake and lakehouse environments. - Assess and understand existing ETL jobs, workflows, data marts, BI tools, reports, and associated data dependencies.

- Assess and understand existing ETL jobs, workflows, data marts, BI tools, reports, and associated data dependencies. - Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and data processing solutions using Databricks. - Address technical inquiries concerning customization, integration, enterprise architecture, and the features and functionality of data products.

- 2–4 years of direct experience in Data Engineering, including experience with tools and technologies such as: - Big data technologies: Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, or similar. - Relational SQL: preferably T-SQL; alternatively PostgreSQL or MySQL.

- Data lakehouse architecture and technologies such as Delta Lake or Apache Iceberg. - Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing and working with Databricks Unity Catalog, including data cataloging, governance, access controls, and permissions. - Experience applying data governance practices within Databricks data lake or lakehouse environments.

- Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing and working with Databricks Unity Catalog, including data cataloging, governance, access controls, and permissions. - Experience applying data governance practices within Databricks data lake or lakehouse environments. - Advanced SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, including query development and optimization, as well as familiarity with a variety of database technologies.

- Experience manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large, disparate datasets. - Ability to assess existing data pipelines, understand their purpose and functionality, and efficiently reimplement or modernize them using Databricks. - Experience working with structured and unstructured data.

- Object-oriented or scripting languages: PySpark/Python, Java, C++, Scala, or similar. - Data lakehouse architecture and technologies such as Delta Lake or Apache Iceberg. - Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing and working with Databricks Unity Catalog, including data cataloging, governance, access controls, and permissions.

About Steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.

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Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Data Engineer to work with our team and clients to develop enterprise-grade data platforms, data lakes and lakehouses, services, and pipelines using Databricks, with a focus on data governance and cataloging using Unity Catalog. We are looking for more than just a Data Engineer; we are seeking a technologist with excellent communication and customer service skills and a passion for data and problem solving.

Contributions

Design, develop, and support the migration of data lake and lakehouse environments using Databricks, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
Implement and support Databricks Unity Catalog to enable centralized data governance, discovery, access control, and management across data lake and lakehouse environments.
Assess and understand existing ETL jobs, workflows, data marts, BI tools, reports, and associated data dependencies.
Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and data processing solutions using Databricks.
Address technical inquiries concerning customization, integration, enterprise architecture, and the features and functionality of data products.
Develop and support database, data warehouse, data mart, data lake, and lakehouse solutions in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Apply hands-on expertise with Databricks, Unity Catalog, SQL, PySpark/Python, and cloud technologies to support data engineering and governance solutions.
Support an Agile software development lifecycle.
Contribute to the continued growth of our AI & Data Exploitation Practice.

Qualifications

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
2–4 years of industry experience developing production software and solving complex technical problems.
2–4 years of direct experience in Data Engineering, including experience with tools and technologies such as:

Big data technologies: Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, or similar.
Relational SQL: preferably T-SQL; alternatively PostgreSQL or MySQL.
Data pipeline and workflow management tools: Databricks Workflows, Airflow, AWS Step Functions, or similar.
Cloud services: Databricks on AWS, S3, EC2, RDS, or Azure equivalents.
Object-oriented or scripting languages: PySpark/Python, Java, C++, Scala, or similar.
Data lakehouse architecture and technologies such as Delta Lake or Apache Iceberg.

Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing and working with Databricks Unity Catalog, including data cataloging, governance, access controls, and permissions.
Experience applying data governance practices within Databricks data lake or lakehouse environments.
Advanced SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, including query development and optimization, as well as familiarity with a variety of database technologies.
Experience manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large, disparate datasets.
Ability to assess existing data pipelines, understand their purpose and functionality, and efficiently reimplement or modernize them using Databricks.
Experience working with structured and unstructured data.
Experience architecting data systems, including transactional systems and data warehouses.
Experience with the software development lifecycle (SDLC), CI/CD practices, and development, test, and production environments.
Experience with additional data cataloging and governance tools such as Informatica EDC, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, or Amazon DataZone is a plus.
Demonstrated commitment to data governance and data management best practices.
Experience working in an Agile environment.
Experience supporting project teams of developers and data scientists building web-based interfaces, dashboards, reports, analytics solutions, and machine learning models.

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

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Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.

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About steampunk Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. Identity Statement

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Qualifications - Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. - Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related technical discipline.

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