Data Engineer III

TL;DR

Data Engineer III: Builds data infrastructure, pipelines, systems, and tools for federal agencies' digital services with an accent on data management, transformation of raw data into interpretable information, and creating accurate datasets for analysts. Focus on owning maintenance of data architectures, mentoring junior engineers, participating in planning sessions, and presenting work internally and externally.

Location: Remote (US nationwide)

Salary: $110,000-$120,000

Company

Technology company delivering scalable digital services for US federal agencies like HHS, NASA, and GSA using agile methods.

What you will do

• Build data infrastructure, pipelines, systems, and tools with minimal feedback.
• Transform raw data into interpretable information and create accessible datasets for data analysts and scientists.
• Own maintenance of data architectures and systems.
• Mentor junior data engineers and practice technical communication skills.
• Participate in planning sessions to understand data architectures.
• Present and write about your work to internal and external audiences.
• Support recruiting by evaluating assignments and assisting with interviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience (relevant experience may substitute for education)
• Proficient with at least one family of data ingestion systems, cloud database services, and visualization software
• Background in key data concepts: constructing databases, processing big data, improving data accuracy

Culture & Benefits

• Built for remote work with tools fostering flexibility and collaboration.
• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO and paid parental leave after one year.
• 401K with employer match and Employee Assistance Program.
• Small, inclusive teams emphasizing accountability, humility, and learning from mistakes.