Principal Data Engineer

Data Engineer
Location: Washington, D.C. - supporting Department of Education programs

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. (Blue Rose) is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead a federal modernization program transforming how the Department of Education integrates, scales, and activates data across the enterprise.

This is a high-visibility role for a hands-on data architect and builder - someone capable of designing and engineering large-scale, high-performance data platforms that process billions of records and drive real-time analytics and decision-making. You'll lead the design, development, and optimization of Databricks-based data infrastructure, enabling advanced analytics, AI, and data-driven transformation at national scale.

What You'll Do

As a Principal Data Engineer, you will:

• Architect and build large-scale data pipelines in Databricks, integrating multiple complex data sources across systems and clouds.
• Design and optimize ETL and data transformation processes for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Implement real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and related technologies.
• Engineer end-to-end data solutions that unify operational, transactional, and behavioral datasets into analytics-ready models.
• Design and maintain secure, resilient architectures leveraging AWS cloud-native services and infrastructure best practices.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and developers in an Agile environment to deliver mission-critical solutions.
• Introduce automation, data quality frameworks, and observability tools to improve reliability and operational excellence.
• Lead and mentor junior data engineers, promoting engineering standards and continuous improvement.

Schedule, Salary & Shift Details

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; support during East Coast business hours
• Salary: $160,000-$180,000

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required (Dual Citizens acceptable)
• Public Trust clearance required or higher
• Minimum of 12+ years of professional experience in data engineering, architecture, or large-scale data platform development
• Demonstrated Expert to Master-level (10+ years) experience with:
  
  
  • Data Engineering
  • Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform
  • Apache Kafka
  • AWS Architecture
  • Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) frameworks
• Proven success leading enterprise-scale data platform initiatives with measurable impact (e.g., performance gains, cost reduction, automation improvements)
• Strong multi-language proficiency in Python, SQL, and one or more of Scala, Java, or Go
• Experience with Spark, Airflow, Glue, Snowflake, or Redshift highly desirable
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Why Join Blue Rose?

• Architect data platforms that will redefine how federal agencies use data to drive education policy and strategic outcomes
• Collaborate with elite technical teams on mission-critical modernization programs
• Hybrid flexibility with a focus on innovation, impact, and enterprise-scale transformation

About Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc.

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. is a veteran-owned small business dedicated to delivering professional, mission-driven solutions across government and commercial sectors. We combine big-firm expertise with small-business agility, providing exceptional service, innovation, and results. Our team values integrity, collaboration, and excellence in every engagement. Join us and make an impact that matters.

Apply Today

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