Senior Data Engineer

Steer Bridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering a broad spectrum of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in federal acquisition and procurement, we provide agile, best-in-class commercial solutions that drive mission success.

Our strength lies in our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, discipline, and dedication shape everything we do. At Steer Bridge, we don’t just hire talent—we empower it, creating meaningful career paths for those who have served and those who share our commitment to excellence.

Steer Bridge Strategies is seeking Senior Data Engineers to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Modern Disability Claims. This initiative focuses on modernizing claims processing systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of services delivered to veterans.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable ETL pipelines, data lakes, and real-time/batch ingestion systems. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, build automated workflows, and support compliance reporting and analytics capabilities.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience.
• An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.

• Build, optimize, and maintain batch and real-time data ingestion pipelines
• Lead design and implementation of scalable ETL processes across complex, distributed systems
• Develop and manage data lake architecture for structured and unstructured data
• Utilize Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration and scheduling
• Integrate streaming data via Apache Kafka
• Use AWS Glue, Python, and SQL to transform and prepare data for downstream consumption
• Ensure data quality, lineage, governance, and compliance across all systems
• Work closely with VA stakeholders and data scientists to support reporting and model development
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, providing technical guidance and peer reviews
• Document data pipelines, standards, and data product specifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow, Apache Kafka, and AWS Glue
• Deep understanding of ETL frameworks, data lake design, and cloud-based architecture
• Familiarity with real-time and batch data processing tools and methodologies
• Experience with data governance, security compliance, and maintaining data quality standards.
• Employees in this role are responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and must adhere to all organizational security and privacy policies, ensuring the protection, proper handling, and confidentiality of data at all times.

$115,000 - $126,000 a year

A salary commensurate with background and experience will be offered.

Steer Bridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.