Senior Data Engineer (s)

Senior Data Engineer
Atlanta, GA / Hybrid
Clearance Level and/or eligibility Required

Blu Omega is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support a federal program focused on data management and transformation. This role operates within a government environment and is responsible for designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, data architecture, and infrastructure to support analytics and data science initiatives. The position requires extensive experience supporting data ecosystems, with a focus on providing analysis-ready solutions to inform leadership decisions.

Program Overview
Mission overview: Supporting large-scale data modernization efforts within a government health agency.

Key Details
Location: Atlanta, GA / Hybrid
Clearance: Public Trust Eligibility
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required as a precondition of employment.
Schedule: Standard business hours; onsite 1-2 days per week

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and SQL
• Build, optimize, and manage data models, warehouses, and lakehouse environments (e.g., Databricks)
• Develop processes for ingesting, cleaning, validating, and transforming large-scale datasets from APIs, relational sources, and unstructured systems
• Implement data quality, metadata management, and governance controls to ensure consistency and trust in analytics workflows
• Collaborate with cloud engineering teams to deploy and manage data solutions on Azure
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve pipeline performance using logging, alerting, and CI/CD practices
• Document data architecture, pipeline logic, and operational procedures to enable team collaboration and maintainability

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or database architecture
• 6+ years of experience in Python and SQL with experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines
• 2+ years of experience with cloud data ecosystems like Azure Data Factory
• 1+ years of experience with modern data processing frameworks like Databricks
• Experience integrating and transforming data from diverse formats and systems (APIs, flat files, relational sources)
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and schema design
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance principles for enterprise data environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting key data engineering efforts in a government environment
• Experience collaborating with data scientists and analysts to define data models
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure practices and data access methodologies
• Knowledge of advanced data security practices, governance policies, and compliance frameworks
• Azure Data Engineer Associate certification

Compensation
Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Blu Omega Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
• Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits
• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.

Company Overview
Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments.

We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support. Our teams are experienced operating within federal contracting environments, supporting task orders, recompetes, and programs requiring cleared personnel and compliant delivery.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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