CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build. Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers’ bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day.
The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.
We are seeking to hire a Data Engineer to our team!
Client:
CTEC develops and delivers innovative customer-centric technologies and solutions that support the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Health and Insurance business unit and Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Data Pipeline & ETL Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines and data workflows to ingest, transform, and integrate data from legacy systems and external sources into modern cloud-based data platforms.
- Cloud Data Platform & Databricks Implementation: Build, optimize, and maintain data processing solutions using Azure Databricks and lakehouse architectures to support analytical, operational, and reporting use cases.
- Data Migration Support: Support phased data migration from legacy databases and ETL tools to Azure Databricks environments, including transformation documentation and data mapping.
- Lakehouse & Data Layer Design: Implement layered lakehouse data architectures (e.g., bronze, silver, gold layers) in Databricks to support data quality, performance, and downstream reporting needs.
- Python & PySpark Development: Develop data processing notebooks, workflows, and distributed data transformations using Python and PySpark within Databricks environments.
- Data Quality & Validation: Develop data validation, reconciliation, and testing processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across data domains.
- Data Integration & Interoperability: Integrate Databricks data platforms with analytics and reporting tools to enable business intelligence and operational dashboards.
- Data Governance & Security Implementation: Support data governance initiatives including metadata management, data catalog integration, encryption, access controls, and compliance with federal data protection requirements.
- DevOps & CI/CD Support: Maintain source control and CI/CD pipelines for Databricks and data engineering workflows, supporting automated promotion across environments.
- Technical Collaboration: Work closely with data architects, solution architects, business analysts, and reporting teams to implement approved data solutions.
- Operational Support & Troubleshooting: Provide ongoing support for Databricks workflows, resolve pipeline failures, and troubleshoot complex data processing issues.
- Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Provide guidance to junior data engineers and contribute to documentation and team enablement.
- Works under minimal supervision with minor guidance from senior personnel.
Skills & Work Experience:
- Professional Experience: At least seven (7–9+) years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or large-scale data integration environments.
- Strong experience designing and developing ETL pipelines and data transformations in Azure Databricks environments.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with hands-on experience using PySpark for distributed data processing.
- Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, data lakes, and lakehouse environments, preferably on Microsoft Azure.
- Experience implementing layered lakehouse data architectures (bronze, silver, gold) for enterprise analytics.
- Familiarity with Spark-based big data processing frameworks.
- Experience supporting data migration from legacy databases and ETL tools to Databricks-based platforms.
- Experience integrating Databricks platforms with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and data security best practices.
- Experience with source control and CI/CD pipelines for data engineering and Databricks workflows.
- Working knowledge of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred:
- Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks workflows, Delta tables, and Databricks job orchestration.
- Experience with Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, or similar Azure data services.
- Experience supporting federal IT modernization or large-scale enterprise data transformation initiatives.
- Familiarity with healthcare, insurance, or benefits administration data environments.
- Experience implementing data governance or data catalog platforms.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent education or professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Clearance:
Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
If you are looking for a fun and challenging environment with talented, motivated people to work with, CTEC is the right place for you. In addition to employee salary, we offer an array of employee benefits including:
Paid vacation & Sick leave
Health insurance coverage
Career training
Performance bonus programs
401K contribution & Employer Match
- 11 Federal Holidays
Top Skills
What We Do
At Cybermedia Technologies, we’re driven by a relentless desire to meet our clients’ toughest challenges. We are industry veterans with a proven track record of tackling the biggest problems facing 21st Century organizations. Whether you’re seeking to manage your workforce more effectively, update your enterprise infrastructure, or ensure the security of your systems, you can count on Cybermedia Technologies to bring the best solutions to the table, each and every time.
Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) company headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with a stellar reputation throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Founded in 1996, Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. exists to help our customers achieve the maximum return on their IT and human capital investments. We specialize in:
• Human Capital & Training Solutions
• Digital Transformation - Enterprise Applications Optimization, Infrastructure & Cloud Migration/Modernization
• Cybersecurity and Software Development
Our veteran team of designers, consultants, artists, and managers is dedicated to adding value to our organization's human capital, developing training, enterprise infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions that exceed client expectations.
With a keen insight into the issues faced in the current economy, CTEC offers custom, well-crafted, and common-sense solutions to help our clients meet their strategic goals.
Call us on 703-766-5774
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