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Overview

GovCIO is seeking a Data Engineer to support operational solutions in our multi-cloud lakehouse environments on Azure and AWS. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced operations and maintenance environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data engineering and analytics, with hands-on experience in Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and a solid understanding of the Medallion Architecture. This customer-facing role will be instrumental in ensuring customer satisfaction.

This position will fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivery of data engineering work (ingestion, conditioning and publishing) aligned with published standards (ingestion, conditioning).
Data pipeline development and data integration.
Write QA notebook(s) for all engineering work to be checked by CX Insights QA personnel, aligned with published policy.
Align engineering work with published performance and monitoring of data pipeline standards.
Remediation of data pipelines.
Comply with all Data Quality and governance standards.
Documentation for Data Products
Assist in reducing technical debt related to the items listed above.
Coordinate with/provide feedback to architects for architectural solutions.
Development of Proof of Concepts
Documentation within the ticket for short-term work delivery adjustments including quality notebooks.
Quickly Respond to Feature Requests from customers.
Troubleshoot, resolve, properly capture in systems of record customer reported bugs.
Experience with the following process, tools, and platforms:
Azure cloud experience is a must
Azure API experience
Azure Synapse Analytics
Spark
Databricks
Python
Medallion Architecture in Data Lakehouse environment
ELT/ETL process
CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with Architects, data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable data solutions.
Role model the attributes of an ideal team player, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Ability to understand the business and its objectives and be able to translate complex data concepts into terms that non-technical stakeholders can understand
Evaluates, sizes and selects technology components, such as software, hardware, and (limited) networking capabilities, for database management systems and application databases.
Develops, maintains, evaluates and documents administration of database tools and strategies.
Designs and implements data models and data access layers for new product functionality.
Writes and tunes SQL queries for performance and scalability.
Implements comprehensive backup and database replication solutions

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline
15+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture roles.
8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
Proven expertise in Azure (e.g., Data Lakehouse, Synapse, Data Factory).
Extensive hands-on experience with Databricks
Strong understanding and practical application of Medallion Architecture in data lakehouse environments.
Solid knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and big data technologies.
Proficiency in Python and Spark.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).
Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills And Experience

Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Databricks Certified Data Engineer.
Experience with real-time data processing (e.g., Kafka, Event Hubs).
Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Unity Catalog, Purview).
Exposure to AI/ML model deployment in cloud environments.
AWS experience is nice to have

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

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Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

During the Interview Process
Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
Camera must be on
A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
During the Hiring Process
Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
Background check, to include:
Criminal history (past 7 years)
Verification of your highest level of education
Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

Benefits

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate Discounts
Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
Referral Bonus Program
Internal Mobility Program
Pet Insurance
Flexible Work Environment
Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $135,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

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Location _US-Remote

_ID _2025-6517

_Category _Information Technology

_Position Type _Full-Time

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