Senior Data Engineer

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We’re Hiring: Senior Data Engineers (7+ Years Experience)
Are you ready to lead the development of advanced data pipelines that power real-time insights and federal modernization?
SteerBridge Strategies, a Veteran-led small business, is seeking  Senior Data Engineers  to join our growing team based at our headquarters in Tysons Corner (Vienna, VA). This role plays a critical part in supporting a high-impact federal initiative by modernizing and optimizing complex data systems at scale.
At SteerBridge, we’re more than government contractors—we’re a mission-driven team of Veterans and professionals solving meaningful problems with precision and purpose. Our projects span AI/ML, cloud architecture, and large-scale data engineering to help modernize critical government systems.
What You’ll Do:
As a  Senior Data Engineer , you’ll lead the development of scalable, secure data pipelines and mentor mid-level engineers while collaborating across data science, engineering, and federal teams. You will:
Design, develop, and maintain batch and real-time data ingestion pipelines
Architect and manage data lakes for structured and unstructured data
Use tools like  Apache Airflow ,  AWS Glue ,  Apache Kafka , and  SQL/Python  for transformation and workflow automation
Ensure data quality, lineage, governance, and compliance across platforms
Integrate with cloud-based storage and streaming systems (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob)
Collaborate with analysts, stakeholders, and developers to support secure, scalable data products
Document data pipelines, standards, and engineering best practices
Provide technical leadership and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship  and the ability to obtain a government security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
7+ years  of experience in data engineering or data pipeline development
Strong proficiency in  Python ,  SQL , and  cloud platforms  (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Hands-on experience with  Apache Airflow ,  Kafka ,  AWS Glue , or similar tools
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with modern data lake architecture and ETL frameworks
Knowledge of real-time data streaming and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, CCPA, NIST)
Strong data modeling skills and ability to translate requirements into scalable solutions
Excellent communication and mentoring skills across technical and non-technical teams
Location:
Must be local to the Washington, D.C. area and able to work  on-site at our Vienna, VA office (5 days/week) . Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off and Federal Holidays
Veteran-strong leadership and collaborative team culture
Apply Now!
If you’re ready to lead high-impact data engineering efforts that improve outcomes for millions of Veterans, join SteerBridge and help modernize federal data operations with purpose and precision.
SteerBridge Strategies is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. SteerBridge Strategies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
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