Summary
A technology organization is seeking a data platform specialist to architect and maintain scalable cloud-based data environments. The role focuses on data engineering, automation, security controls, and enabling teams to build reliable data products.
Highlights
Opportunity to design large-scale cloud data platforms, build automation frameworks, and work on secure enterprise data solutions with strong professional development benefits.
Description
Platform Architecture:
Design and maintain scalable, cloud-native data platforms, including data lakes, lake houses, and data warehouses (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Self-Service Enablement:
Build reusable CI/CD templates and Infrastructure as Code to allow data scientists and analysts to provision environments and build pipelines independentlyDevelop robust ETL and ELT frameworks for both batch and streaming data.
Implement strict role-based access controls, data encryption, data lineage tracking, and compliance frameworks to protect sensitive digital health or enterprise data.
Monitor platform performance, storage use, and query responsiveness to ensure high availability and cost efficiency.
Collaborate with Data Architects, Software Developers, and Data Scientists to integrate RESTful APIs and deliver cohesive end-to-end data products
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical fieldMinimum 4 years in data engineering, platform engineering, or a highly technical DevOps or data roleProficiency in Python, Java, or Scala; advanced SQL skills; and experience with NoSQL and distributed database systemsHands-on experience with data lake and warehouse technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Apache Spark, or Apache KafkaFamiliarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes), workflow orchestration platforms (Airflow, Dagster), and Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform)Must have a TS/SCI Security clearance
Benefits
Benefits Include:
Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, DentalMatching 401KShort- and Long-Term DisabilityPet InsuranceProfessional Development/Education ReimbursementParking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
