Mid Data Engineer

SteerBridge Strategies Job Opportunity

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission-focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial-grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don't simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.

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 AWS services (EventBridge, S3 Event Notifications) for workflow orchestration and scheduling
• 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 software team and data scientists to support reporting and model development
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and peer reviews
• Document data pipelines, standards, and data product specifications

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Hands-on experience with Pandas, PySpark, 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.
• Location: Must be local to the Vienna, Va area and able to work on-site at our Vienna, VA office (3-5 days/week). Hybrid opportunities at supervisors' discretion.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays

$120,000 - $135,000 a year Salary is commensurate with years of experience

SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.