540 is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to own the technical direction of mission-critical, cloud-based data platforms supporting high-impact federal missions.
Requirements
- Expert-level proficiency in Python programming and software engineering best practices
- Deep understanding of AWS services including Lambda, S3, Step Functions, Glue, EMR, Redshift, and related data tools
- Strong experience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows
- Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, high-performance data solutions
- Experience with data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and analytics platforms
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code principles
- AWS Cloud Practitioner certification (or higher)
- CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher)
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale data pipelines and ETL processes in AWS environments
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to cross-functional engineering teams
- Drive best practices for data modeling, pipeline optimization, and cloud infrastructure design
- Architect and implement solutions using Python, AWS Lambda, and modern data engineering frameworks
- Oversee code quality, conduct architectural reviews, and establish engineering standards
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
- Mentor and develop junior and senior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
Other
- Remote within the continental United States.
- Occasional travel (3-4x annually)
- must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred)
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
