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Lead Data Engineer - Architecture & Data Governance

AretumRemote — McLean, Virginia, United States
Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Proven experience in data engineering, with a focus on data pipeline development and data governance. Strong proficiency in programming languages relevant to data engineering (e.g., Python, Java, SQL). Experience with cloud data platforms, preferably AWS, and familiarity with CI/CD practices. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

About the job

Secret clearance required

About Aretum

Aretum is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions to clients across the defense, civilian, and homeland security domains. Our teams thrive at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, empowering agencies to tackle their most pressing challenges. We prioritize investing in our workforce and fostering a culture centered on collaboration, inclusion, and professional development.

Job Overview

As a federal consulting organization, Aretum requires its employees to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and comply with relevant safeguarding and compliance protocols. All team members may also support proposal efforts, which may involve resume formatting, skill alignment summaries, participating in meetings, or contributing to solution development based on their expertise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of data pipelines and platforms, including writing and reviewing high-quality production code.
  • Oversee the complete delivery process for assigned pipelines and services.
  • Design, enhance, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data ingestion and transformation.
  • Implement CI/CD practices and automated testing for data pipelines, ensuring integration tests, data validation, and release workflows are in place.
  • Establish operational readiness for production data workflows.
  • Optimize pipeline and storage performance and cost through tuning, partitioning, and right-sizing workloads within AWS GovCloud.
  • Contribute to and apply modern data architecture patterns, including lakehouse methodologies.
  • Support Department of Defense strategic initiatives and enterprise data modernization efforts through robust architectural implementation.
  • Drive the creation and maintenance of data transformation roadmaps and technical documentation; assist with data maturity assessments and current-state analyses across various agency programs.
  • Translate technical methodologies into clear, business-friendly frameworks and actionable recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and program offices to clarify data requirements, facilitate data-driven decision-making, and convert technical approaches into comprehensible business frameworks.
  • Assist in delivering leadership priority initiatives (e.g., childcare forecasting, Military OneSource analytics, readiness dashboards) and design data solutions that effectively connect outreach efforts to program engagement and readiness outcomes for users with diverse technical expertise.

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-oriented company focused on delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to clients within the defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our unique approach combines strategic insight with technological advancements to effectively address the most critical challenges faced by agencies today. We are dedicated to nurturing our workforce and promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment that prioritizes professional growth.

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