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Senior Data Engineer

Stratias LLC

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Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Occasional travel
IT - Data Science

About Stratias
Stratias is a mission-focused digital transformation firm that helps the Department of Defense modernize critical systems at speed and scale. We specialize in program modernization through application rationalization, code refactoring, cloud migration, data pipelining, and SaaS integration. Our teams combine Agile delivery, DevSecOps practices, and deep mission expertise to drive results for the Air Force and across the defense enterprise.

Why Join Us
At Stratias, you won’t be a small cog in a massive machine—you’ll be a core part of a fast-growing team that’s helping shape the future of defense IT. We hire subject-matter experts who understand both the technology and the mission. You’ll get the freedom to innovate, the support of a collaborative team, and benefits designed for real work-life balance.


The Role
We’re seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support an Air Force digital transformation program. This position is fully remote, but requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance. You’ll play a key role in designing, securing, and optimizing API integrations and modern data pipelines that power mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage APIs that meet security, authorization, and best practice standards
Develop and enforce API authorization policies
Build and deploy containerized applications in AWS GovCloud using DevSecOps pipelines
Integrate and manage data streaming services (ex: Kafka)
Support enterprise-level API Gateway operations
Collaborate with government and contractor teams to modernize legacy architectures into scalable, secure cloud environments

Required Qualifications
U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance
5+ years of professional experience in data engineering or related roles
Expertise with API development, security standards, and best practices
Hands-on experience with API authorization and policy engines (e.g., OPA)
Strong background in AWS GovCloud, DevSecOps practices, and containerized app deployment
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating across distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data streaming frameworks (Kafka strongly preferred)
Familiarity with Tyk API Gateway
Prior DoD, Air Force, or cleared contracting experience

What We Offer
Competitive compensation package
Full medical benefits
401(k) with employer match
Unlimited PTO with flexible remote work
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