Senior Data Engineer

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines, data integration solutions, and data systems Develop ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, or other data integration tools Develop, optimize, and maintain relational and cloud-based databases such as Azure SQL and Synapse Implement data validation, cleansing, and transformation logic Monitor and tune database performance, including query optimization, indexing, and resource allocation Ensure data lineage, metadata tracking, and database documentation for audit and compliance Collaborate with Data Architects, application developers, DBAs, analysts, and visualization developers Support database security, availability, and backup/recovery strategies Automate pipeline and database deployment using CI/CD practices and infrastructure-as-code Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures, data inconsistencies, and database performance or integration issues Lead complex data engineering efforts and develop reliable, analytics-ready datasets and data products supporting reporting, visualization, and data-driven decision-making Requirements CompTIA Security+ certification Bachelor’s or higher in Engineering, Science, or IT 5+ years of experience in data engineering, database development, or ETL/ELT development Proficiency in SQL, Python, or Scala for data transformation Experience with relational database design, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization Knowledge of data quality, validation frameworks, and data governance principles Understanding of DoD security and compliance requirements for data handling Secret or TS clearance Certification in Microsoft Azure Data Engineering or Azure Database Administrator preferred Experience with Databricks, Spark, or big data processing preferred Familiarity with metadata management, data cataloging, or data lineage tools preferred Experience with performance tuning, backup/recovery, and high-availability database architectures preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable data pipelines and integration solutions, with a strong focus on ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory and SQL. Proficient in database performance tuning, data governance, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Highest-signal resume keywords ETL/ELT Development Azure Data Factory SQL Proficiency CompTIA Security+ Certification Data Governance Principles Hard Skills Data Pipeline Development Database Performance Tuning Data Transformation Relational Database Design Query Optimization Data Validation Data Cleansing Data Integration Solutions Metadata Management Big Data Processing Soft Skills Collaboration Problem-Solving Troubleshooting Certifications & Qualifications CompTIA Security+ Microsoft Azure Data Engineering Certification Azure Database Administrator Certification Industry Keywords Data Engineering Data Quality Data Governance DoD Security Compliance Database Security Tools & Technologies Azure SQL Synapse Pipelines Databricks Spark CI/CD Practices #J-18808-Ljbffr