Omitron

Data Engineer

Herndon, VA, United States

Full Time

2 months ago

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Job description

Omitron is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Data Engineering Specialist in Herndon, VA to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines, as well as managing and deploying data infrastructure in cloud environments. You will work closely with our data science, analytics, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless data flow and integration across our systems, and you will mentor junior team members to elevate the overall technical capability of the team.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex, scalable data pipelines.
Optimize and troubleshoot data pipelines for performance, reliability, and scalability.
Collaborate with engineers and analysts to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
Implement and manage ETL processes using advanced tools like Apache Airflow, Spark, or similar.
Ensure data quality and consistency through rigorous testing, validation, and governance practices.
Deploy, monitor, and maintain data infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Implement DevOps practices to streamline data workflows, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the data engineering team.

Minimum Requirements:

US Citizenship required
Security Clearance: must have a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to pass a CI polygraph
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or 4+ years relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Experience: minimum 7+ years in data engineering or related roles
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Extensive experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data services.
- Strong understanding and practical experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proven ability to optimize and troubleshoot complex data systems and pipelines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior engineers.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Kotlin.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Strong understanding of data governance and security practices.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Company Overview:
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs.

Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.

Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
HSA or FSA accounts
Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
Parental Leave
401k with company match
Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC
Professional Development Reimbursement
Voluntary Life Insurance

Omitron is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. E-Verify Participation.