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540 is seeking a Data Engineer to join our growing data team supporting high-impact federal missions. This role offers an opportunity to build and strengthen cloud-based data engineering skills while contributing to meaningful projects in an AWS environment.
In this position, you’ll help develop and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure, collaborate with teammates across the delivery team, and learn from more experienced engineers as you continue to expand your technical capabilities.
Location: Remote within the continental United States. Core collaboration hours align with Eastern Time, with flexibility. Occasional travel (3-4x annually)
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred)
540 Internal Thrive Level: Software Engineer II or III
WHY 540?
540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone. We don’t just talk about innovation – we deliver it. We break down barriers, build impactful technology, and solve mission-critical problems.
HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT
Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using Python in AWS environments
Write and deploy AWS Lambda functions for data processing tasks
Assist in designing and implementing data integration solutions from various source systems
Collaborate with team members using Git for version control and code collaboration
Write efficient SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and validation
Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and improve code quality
Document technical processes, data flows, and system configurations
Troubleshoot data quality issues and implement validation checks
Support the monitoring and maintenance of production data pipelines
Continuously learn new technologies and AWS services to expand technical capabilities
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
2+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related technical roles
Working knowledge of Python programming and ability to write clean, maintainable code
Basic understanding of AWS cloud services and architecture
Familiarity with Git version control systems
Proficiency in SQL and understanding of relational databases
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative team environment
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
Currently possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire:
AWS Cloud Practitioner certification (or higher)
CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher)
NICE TO HAVE
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, Step Functions, Glue, or RDS
Familiarity with X12/MILS processing
Exposure to data warehousing or analytics platforms
Understanding of REST APIs and data integration concepts
Coursework or experience with big data technologies
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Personal or academic projects demonstrating data engineering skills
BENEFITS & PERKS
Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
Health, dental and vision insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k with employer match
Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
Paid cloud developer accounts
Referral bonuses
HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In this position, you’ll help develop and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure, collaborate with teammates across the delivery team, and learn from more experienced engineers as you continue to expand your technical capabilities.
Location: Remote within the continental United States. Core collaboration hours align with Eastern Time, with flexibility. Occasional travel (3-4x annually)
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred)
540 Internal Thrive Level: Software Engineer II or III
WHY 540?
540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone. We don’t just talk about innovation – we deliver it. We break down barriers, build impactful technology, and solve mission-critical problems.
HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT
Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using Python in AWS environments
Write and deploy AWS Lambda functions for data processing tasks
Assist in designing and implementing data integration solutions from various source systems
Collaborate with team members using Git for version control and code collaboration
Write efficient SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and validation
Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and improve code quality
Document technical processes, data flows, and system configurations
Troubleshoot data quality issues and implement validation checks
Support the monitoring and maintenance of production data pipelines
Continuously learn new technologies and AWS services to expand technical capabilities
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
2+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related technical roles
Working knowledge of Python programming and ability to write clean, maintainable code
Basic understanding of AWS cloud services and architecture
Familiarity with Git version control systems
Proficiency in SQL and understanding of relational databases
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative team environment
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
Currently possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire:
AWS Cloud Practitioner certification (or higher)
CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher)
NICE TO HAVE
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, Step Functions, Glue, or RDS
Familiarity with X12/MILS processing
Exposure to data warehousing or analytics platforms
Understanding of REST APIs and data integration concepts
Coursework or experience with big data technologies
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Personal or academic projects demonstrating data engineering skills
BENEFITS & PERKS
Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
Health, dental and vision insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k with employer match
Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
Paid cloud developer accounts
Referral bonuses
HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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