Data Engineer

Back Data Engineer
Data Management Ashburn , VA Sep 25, 2026

Data Engineer
Remote

Blu Omega is seeking a Data Engineer to support the supported federal mission area. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and data solutions supporting mission-critical federal programs.

Program Overview
Blu Omega supports enterprise data and design initiatives for federal agencies, enhancing data infrastructure to meet critical government needs.

Key Details

Location:

Remote (strong preference for Atlanta, GA, or Washington, DC / Maryland / Virginia area)
Clearance / Suitability:
Public Trust eligibility required

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across Azure and related cloud data services
• Build and optimize data lake and distributed data solutions supporting enterprise analytics and machine learning workloads
• Transform and integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple sources into reliable, analytics-ready datasets
• Design and optimize data models and database solutions across SQL and No
  
  SQL technologies
• Support data profiling, data quality, data cataloging, and governance across distributed and heterogeneous datasets
• Perform backend SQL/No
  
  SQL testing, data validation, and post-deployment quality checks
• Automate data pipeline operations to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, analysts, and stakeholders within Agile delivery teams to assess requirements and deliver mission-focused data solutions

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT workflows supporting analytics or machine learning workloads
• 5+ years of experience with database technologies such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar platforms
• 3+ years of experience applying data modeling techniques, including dimensional modeling, to improve analytical performance and query execution
• Hands-on experience building data pipelines within Azure environments
• Experience working with distributed datasets, data lakes, or similar large-scale data architectures
• Experience supporting data profiling, data quality, and data cataloging across distributed and heterogeneous datasets
• Experience with No
  
  SQL concepts or platforms such as Cosmos DB, Elasticsearch, or similar technologies
• Experience performing backend SQL/No
  
  SQL testing, post-deployment validation, and data quality checks
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factory, and related Azure data services
• Experience with Databricks, including Lakeflow Jobs, Databricks Workflows, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Delta Tables, or Delta Sharing
• Experience with Palantir Foundry, including pipelines, transforms, or ontology modeling
• Experience with streaming or real-time data processing technologies such as Spark Structured Streaming, Azure Event Hubs, or Kafka
• Experience with CI/CD or Infrastructure as Code within Azure environments using Azure Dev Ops Pipelines, Terraform, or Git Hub Actions
• Experience working within cross-functional Agile delivery teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Compensation
Salary Range: $0.00 - $
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Blu Omega Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
• Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.

Company Overview
Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support…