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SMX

Data Engineer

SMX

. Design, construct, install, test, and maintain scalable data management systems and ELT/ETL pipelines across cloud and on-premises systems .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeHanover • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,000 - $171,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining scalable data management systems and ELT/ETL pipelines, with strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Java. Capable of implementing data quality checks and optimizing data for AI/ML applications while ensuring compliance with security standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Python ProficiencySQL ProficiencyData Engineering ExperienceCloud Data WarehousingData Quality Management

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Hard Skills
Data ModelingSchema DesignETL PipelinesData IntegrationData Quality ChecksMetadata ManagementData TransformationData Lineage TrackingCloud TechnologiesAPI Strategy
Tools & Technologies
AWS RedshiftSnowflakeApache AirflowAzure Data FactoryAWS GlueSparkDatabricksKafkaGCPMulti-Cloud Ecosystem
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceSecurity Clearance (Secret or Higher)
Industry Keywords
Data EngineeringBackend Software EngineeringData IntegrityData SecurityCloud Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AirflowAmazon RedshiftApacheAWSAzureCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKafkaPythonSnowflakeSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, construct, install, test, and maintain scalable data management systems and ELT/ETL pipelines across cloud and on-premises systems
  • Build infrastructure for extracting, transforming, and loading data from diverse sources using cloud technologies
  • Support API strategy, data modeling, and domain-driven data structures
  • Implement monitoring systems for data integrity, quality, and security across storage and processing layers
  • Implement data quality checks, validation, lineage tracking, and metadata management
  • Prepare and optimize data for AI/ML models, semantic search, analytics, and mission applications
  • Identify and implement process improvements, automate manual processes, and optimize data delivery for scalability
  • Automate ingestion and transformation processes using industry-standard tools and patterns
  • Troubleshoot pipeline issues and optimize performance and cost
  • Work with analytics and business teams to understand data requirements and deliver production-ready datasets
  • Collaborate with AI engineers and analysts to ensure datasets meet requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Data Engineering
  • 4+ years of progressive professional experience in a data engineering or backend software engineering role
  • Security clearance required (Secret or higher)
  • Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Java
  • Experience with cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake and AWS Redshift
  • Familiarity with distributed computing tools like Spark, Databricks, and Kafka
  • Experience with Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, or similar data integration platforms
  • Experience with workflow management tools like Apache Airflow
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud environments
  • Familiarity with multi-cloud data ecosystem patterns
  • Experience integrating structured and unstructured data sources
  • Knowledge of schema design, data modeling, and cloud-based storage patterns
  • Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification
  • SMX does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or immigration-related support for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Competitive compensation