Sr. Data Engineer I (5540)

As Sr. Data Engineer I, you’ll take a leadership role in architecting, building, and optimizing our data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes. Your deep technical expertise and extensive experience will drive the development of scalable, efficient, and reliable data solutions that empower our analytics and business intelligence initiatives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure our data ecosystem meets both current and future requirements.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Lead the design and implementation of complex, end-to-end data pipelines to collect, process, and transform data from various sources into usable formats.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and availability for downstream applications.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and assist in the creation of data models, dashboards, and visualizations.
• Optimize data infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, making use of both traditional relational databases and modern big data technologies.
• Ensure data security and compliance with relevant data protection regulations throughout the data lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve data-related issues, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and provide timely support to maintain data operations.
• Mentor and guide junior data engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Possess an active U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data engineering, with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust data solutions.
• Expertise in building and maintaining data pipelines using tools such as Talend.
• Experience implementing data integration within tools such as Pentaho.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or SQL for data processing and manipulation.
• Proficiency in working with CI/CD (e.g. Jenkins) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to deploy data platforms such as Talend and Pentaho.
• Experience with data warehousing solutions and data modeling concepts.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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