Senior Data Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Data Engineer with Security Clearance
Company Description Big Impact Tech (BIT) is a Minority-Owned Small Business providing IT and business management consulting to federal and commercial clients. We deliver mission-focused solutions in data, cloud, cybersecurity, and program management

Role Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to support a federal client in advancing enterprise-scale analytics and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will design, build, and optimize cloud-based data pipelines using Python, SQL, and modern ETL frameworks, while collaborating with analysts and developers to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure data solutions through CI/CD and automation best practices. Responsibilities
• Build, test, and orchestrate data pipelines in Python

• Design and optimize data structures, schemas, and ETL processes

• Translate business use cases into SQL queries, reports, and dashboards

• Manage database objects in development environments without impacting production

• Automate workflows using Databricks Workflows or the Jobs API

• Integrate code into Git Hub/Git Lab and support CI/CD practices

• Diagnose data gaps and quality issues and design test cases for validation

• Collaborate with developers and analysts to synchronize code and ensure reliability Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance (required)

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years of professional experience in data engineering

• Expert-level proficiency in Databricks, Apache Spark, and SQL

• Proficiency in Python and SQL (2–3 years each)

• Experience with ETL tools such as Kafka, Airflow, or AWS Glue

• Skilled in CI/CD pipelines and Git Hub/Git Lab version control

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills