cBEYONData SMX is seeking a Data Engineer to support a federal customer's data modernization initiatives. This role will focus on designing, developing, and delivering scalable data solutions that help transform business needs into effective technical capabilities.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building production data pipelines, data models, and analytics solutions using modern data platforms such as Palantir Foundry, Databricks, or similar tools. This position requires strong data engineering skills, the ability to collaborate with business and technical stakeholders, and experience supporting complex technology environments.
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team supporting meaningful modernization work with room for professional growth.
### Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Design and build new data solutions using enterprise data platforms.
* Develop, maintain, and optimize production data pipelines, data models, reports, and analytics solutions.
* Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
* Assess and design modifications to existing data models and platform solutions as needed.
* Build data models and reporting solutions using datasets from ERPs, legacy systems, and other enterprise data sources.
* Define test cases and validate test results to ensure solutions function as designed.
* Participate in requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and business process improvement activities.
* Work cross-functionally with technical teams, business stakeholders, and Federal customer representatives.
* Support knowledge sharing through code reviews, documentation, and mentoring.
### Required Skills/Experience
* Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance are required.
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
* Experience: 4 years of related work experience.
* Hands-on development experience with proficiency inPython and PySpark.
* Hands-on experience building production data pipelines, data models, and analytics solutions using modern platforms
* Prior experience leading junior developers to deliver software or data capabilities on 2 or more projects.
* Knowledge of commercial cloud architecture, including AWS and/or Azure.
* Competence with software engineering tools and processes, including estimation, issue tracking, version control, and debugging.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Ability to work cross-functionally and participate in technical and business discussions.
* Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
* Proven experience with knowledge sharing, including code reviews and clear documentation.
* Driven, self-directed personality with a strong sense of mission and commitment to making a difference.
### Desired Skills/Experience
* Exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster positive outcomes across diverse people, teams, and priorities.
* Experience working with the DoD.
* Experience using ERP platforms
**Application Deadline:** 7/31/26
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$100,000---$150,000 USD
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
