Data Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to design and implement scalable data solutions that support advanced analytics for federal agency projects. This role offers remote flexibility but requires occasional onsite meetings in Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement robust data models for deployment in a data lake architecture.

Build and maintain data access services and data pipelines across both domain-specific data stores and a universal data hub.

Develop reusable data products to support advanced analytics and AI/ML use cases.

Validate data pipelines using analytic models to ensure quality, accuracy, and performance.

Collaborate closely with stakeholders, analysts, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and mission-aligned data solutions.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 6 years of professional experience in data engineering.

Proven success developing data models and pipelines in large-scale environments, including federal projects.

Strong understanding of data lakes, structured and unstructured data, and modern data architecture principles.

Experience working on data projects for the government, preferably for the IRS.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Environment You'll Work In:

You'll be working in a modern hybrid infrastructure, blending cloud-native and legacy technologies. Our stack includes:

Cloud Platforms & Databases: AWS RDS (Postgres), AWS Redshift, Databricks, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and AWS Aurora (in exploration)

ETL & Data Integration: Databricks ETL, Informatica (on-prem), EFTU, Informatica Metadata (EDC, Axon)

Governance & Access Control: Immuta

Analytics & BI Tools: Advanced Analytics Platform (AAP) with AI/ML services, Tableau, Business Objects (BOE), and Power BI Integration

Modeling & Development: IBM Rational Suite, IBM Data Architect

Legacy Systems: JCL, COBOL for z/OS, DB2

Familiarity with these technologies is highly desirable.

Work Flexibility:

Remote work option available.

Must be able to attend in-person meetings in Washington, D.C., as required.

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary and an impressive full benefits package that includes medical and dental, 401k w/company matching, company-paid life and short/long-term disability insurance, and paid leave. We also provide an environment that supports everyone's professional development and growth.

Full-time

Hybrid remote