Senior Data Engineer

Northstrat is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and implementing data solutions, with expertise in data integration, data warehousing, and ETL processes. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design data models, develop and maintain ETL pipelines, and ensure data accuracy and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement data solutions, including data integration, data warehousing, and ETL processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective data models and data flow diagrams.
• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines, ensuring data accuracy, quality, and integrity.
• Identify and resolve data-related issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Work with stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide guidance on data-related best practices.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the data engineering field.

• Candidates have bachelors degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 14 years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
• Must have an active TS clearance and SCI eligible
• Must be willing to achieve required skill certification promptly or be DOD 8570 IAT 2 certified
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing data solutions, including data integration, data warehousing, and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with distributed data platforms and technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and cloud-based data services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on experience with ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., Informatica, Apache Airflow, Talend, SSIS).
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or other relevant languages.
• Experience with data modeling concepts and tools.
• Knowledge of data governance principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with large-scale and distributed data systems.
• Certifications related to data engineering or cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of Big Data technologies and frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Experience with workflow management tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).

Work/Life Balance

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.  

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

Individual Benefits Account (IBA)

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as:

IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee’s monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee’s salary.

Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)

The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee’s behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee’s compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP.

Stock Options

Because Northstrat is an employee-owned company, all new employees are offered stock options. Employees have the opportunity to receive additional stock options based on accomplishment of individual performance goals. Stock owners elect the Board of Directors and are directly impacted by the success of the company.

Lifelong Learning

Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.

Join Our Talented Team

We hire the BEST employees and value each one. Since 2021, The Washington Post has recognized Northstrat among its "Top Workplaces". We think that your friends and family will like it here too, so we offer employee referral incentives.

Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.