Data Engineer

Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space. 

We are seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable data pipelines that enable effective use of enterprise data. In this role, you’ll collaborate with engineers, analysts, and data stewards to deliver reliable datasets and models that support analytics, reporting, and decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to move and transform data from multiple sources into enterprise data platforms.
• Build and optimize data models, schemas, and storage solutions to support analytics and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal security and data governance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, RMF).
• Collaborate with data stewards, analysts, and business teams to define requirements and deliver trusted data products.
• Implement monitoring and logging for data pipelines to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Support data integration and migration projects across enterprise systems.
• Document data flows, transformations, and system integrations for audit and compliance needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline, ingestion, and data quality issues.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or data platform development.
• Strong proficiency with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, Talend, Informatica).
• Solid experience with SQL and working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and modern architectures (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with Python or another scripting language for building and automating data pipelines.
• Experience designing and supporting cloud-based data environments (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP a plus).
• Knowledge of compliance and security requirements in healthcare or federal environments (HIPAA, NIST, RMF).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail when handling large, complex data sets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Databricks and Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration, modeling, or prototyping.
• Familiarity with metadata management and data catalog tools (e.g., OpenMetadata, Collibra).
• Exposure to machine learning pipelines or advanced analytics integration.
• Prior experience supporting DHA or other federal healthcare programs.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits:

• Fully remote
• Tech & Education Stipend
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Match 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing [email protected]

Compensation:

At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $100,000 – $145,000