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Lead Data Engineer

Washington, DC, US • Posted 22 hours ago • Updated 10 hours ago

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Job Details

Skills

Business Intelligence
Advanced Analytics
Decision Support
Teamwork
Analytics
Reporting
Data Engineering
Data Flow
Data Integrity
High Availability
Data Governance
Workflow
Computer Science
Information Technology
Scala
SQL
Mentorship
Databricks
Version Control
Software Development
Git
GitHub
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Extract
Transform
Load
Database Design
Programming Languages
Python
Java
Storage
Computerized System Validation
JSON
Apache Parquet
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Security Clearance
Data Modeling
Database
Data Warehouse
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Amazon Redshift
Microsoft SQL Server
Communication
Attention To Detail
Health Insurance
Insurance
Training
Team Building
Collaboration
Law

Summary

Amida Technology Solutions is a DC-based technology company focused on data interoperability, integrity, governance, and security. We create solutions that collect, reconcile, transform, and standardize data for business intelligence, advanced analytics, decision support, and user transactions. We specialize in taking data from inception to impact.

Our team is composed of creative, forward-looking thinkers who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to improve lives and generate a positive impact on our country. We offer an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment that values fresh ideas, candid conversations, and authentic teamwork.

Amida Technology Solutions is seeking a skilled Lead Data Engineer. The successful candidate will design and develop data pipelines using Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and other platforms within Azure Cloud. This role will report to Data Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to support public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private companies in transforming their data into actionable insights. Preference will be given to candidates able to work a hybrid schedule in our DC headquarters office.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and maintenance data pipelines for Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) data on Azure platforms (focusing on Databricks)
Optimize data flow to ensure high-quality data integrity, consistency, and reliability
Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline issues, ensuring high availability and performance
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Document data workflows, architecture, and technical processes
Implement data governance and security best practices
Automate data workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual efforts
Lead and mentor other engineers
Other duties as assigned

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

Required Experience:

7+ years of experience with Python and one or more programming languages such as Java, Scala or SQL
3+ years of experience leading and mentoring data engineers
4+ years of experience building data pipelines using Azure services (e.g., Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Functions)
4+ years of experience developing solutions on Azure
2+ years of experience working with Databricks
Experience with version control and software development collaboration tools such as Git and GitHub
Experience using resources in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure

Required Skills:

Expertise in ETL processes, data modeling, and database design.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java
Expertise in Delta Lake and other file storage formats including CSV, JSON and Parquet
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with VA infrastructure and data sources
Proficiency in Cypher query language
Proficiency in graph data modeling concepts
Experience with database systems and data warehousing technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Amazon Redshift, Microsoft SQL Server, etc.

This is not a remote position. Priority will be given to candidates who can work from our Washington, D.C. or Richmond office.

Success at Amida

Communication is the key to success at Amida. Our people are known for their can-do attitude and their ability to work effectively with both internal and client teams. We pride ourselves on having a collegial, multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds and experience. Our best team members pay intense attention to detail in all aspects of their work, have great initiative, are opinionated about the best ways of doing things, and align quickly to decisions. A sense of humor is an asset at Amida.

Full-time, regular employees at Amida enjoy a robust benefits package that includes a generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting, 4 weeks of PTO, paid parental leave, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life AD&D insurance, and short-term disability. We also offer tuition/training assistance and team building opportunities to encourage professional growth and collaboration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91099885
Position Id: 1635892
Posted 22 hours ago

Company Info

About Amida Technology Solutions

The Amida team is comprised of creative, forward thinkers who are passionate about the use of cutting-edge technology to make a difference in people s lives and positively impact our country. We offer an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment that values fresh ideas, candid conversations, and authentic teamwork.

Our company values are:
Impact: We care about about outcomes. We focus on work that enables secure access to reliable data that drive insights and inform decisions.
Excellence: We care about details. We lean forward - with urgency, transparency, and integrity to identify problems, find solutions, and deliver exceptional results
Joy: We care about people. We believe joy is a result of impact and excellence. We nourish trust, encourage growth, embrace challenge, and seize opportunities to help each other.

If you resonate with our work and our values, we hope you will review our open positions and apply to a role that matches your qualifications and interests.

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