Steampunk, Inc.
Data Engineer – Databricks
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We are looking for a seasoned Data Engineer to develop enterprise‑grade data platforms, services, and pipelines in Databricks. The role requires strong communication, customer service skills, and a passion for data and problem solving.
Contributions
Lead and architect migration of data using Databricks focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability.
Assess and understand ETL jobs, workflows, data marts, BI tools, and reports.
Address technical inquiries concerning customization, integration, enterprise architecture, and general feature/functionality of data products.
Experience working with database/data warehouse/data mart solutions in cloud (preferably AWS; alternatively Azure, GCP).
Key skill sets – Databricks, SQL, PySpark/Python, AWS.
Support an Agile software development lifecycle.
Contribute to the growth of our AI & Data Exploitation Practice.
Qualifications
Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government.
2-4 years industry experience coding commercial software with a passion for solving complex problems.
2-4 years direct experience in Data Engineering using tools such as:
Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, etc.
Relational SQL (preferably T‑SQL; alternatively pgSQL, MySQL).
Data pipeline and workflow tools: Databricks Workflows, Airflow, Step Functions.
AWS cloud services: Databricks on AWS, S3, EC2, RDS (or Azure equivalents).
Programming languages: PySpark/Python, Java, C++, Scala.
Experience with Data Lakehouse architecture and Delta Lake / Apache Iceberg.
Advanced SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases, query optimization.
Experience manipulating, processing, extracting value from large, disconnected datasets.
Ability to inspect existing data pipelines, discern their purpose, and reimplement them efficiently in Databricks.
Experience with structured and unstructured data.
Experience architecting data systems (transactional and warehouses).
Experience with SDLC, CI/CD, operating in dev/test/prod environments.
Experience with data cataloging tools such as Informatica EDC, Unity Catalog, Collibra, Alati, Purview, DataZone (plus).
Commitment to data governance.
Experience working in an Agile environment.
Experience supporting project teams of developers and data scientists building web‑based interfaces, dashboards, reports, and analytics/machine learning models.
Company Information Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000. Steampunk offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, delivering human‑centered solutions to clients across Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health, and DoD sectors. As an employee‑owned company, we invest in our people and reward outstanding contributions.
We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics. Steampunk participates in the E‑Verify program.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Location: Washington, DC
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We are looking for a seasoned Data Engineer to develop enterprise‑grade data platforms, services, and pipelines in Databricks. The role requires strong communication, customer service skills, and a passion for data and problem solving.
Contributions
Lead and architect migration of data using Databricks focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability.
Assess and understand ETL jobs, workflows, data marts, BI tools, and reports.
Address technical inquiries concerning customization, integration, enterprise architecture, and general feature/functionality of data products.
Experience working with database/data warehouse/data mart solutions in cloud (preferably AWS; alternatively Azure, GCP).
Key skill sets – Databricks, SQL, PySpark/Python, AWS.
Support an Agile software development lifecycle.
Contribute to the growth of our AI & Data Exploitation Practice.
Qualifications
Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government.
2-4 years industry experience coding commercial software with a passion for solving complex problems.
2-4 years direct experience in Data Engineering using tools such as:
Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, etc.
Relational SQL (preferably T‑SQL; alternatively pgSQL, MySQL).
Data pipeline and workflow tools: Databricks Workflows, Airflow, Step Functions.
AWS cloud services: Databricks on AWS, S3, EC2, RDS (or Azure equivalents).
Programming languages: PySpark/Python, Java, C++, Scala.
Experience with Data Lakehouse architecture and Delta Lake / Apache Iceberg.
Advanced SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases, query optimization.
Experience manipulating, processing, extracting value from large, disconnected datasets.
Ability to inspect existing data pipelines, discern their purpose, and reimplement them efficiently in Databricks.
Experience with structured and unstructured data.
Experience architecting data systems (transactional and warehouses).
Experience with SDLC, CI/CD, operating in dev/test/prod environments.
Experience with data cataloging tools such as Informatica EDC, Unity Catalog, Collibra, Alati, Purview, DataZone (plus).
Commitment to data governance.
Experience working in an Agile environment.
Experience supporting project teams of developers and data scientists building web‑based interfaces, dashboards, reports, and analytics/machine learning models.
Company Information Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000. Steampunk offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, delivering human‑centered solutions to clients across Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health, and DoD sectors. As an employee‑owned company, we invest in our people and reward outstanding contributions.
We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics. Steampunk participates in the E‑Verify program.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Location: Washington, DC
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