Data Cloud Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Data Cloud Engineer to support a federal defense modernization program focused on enterprise data integration, cloud transformation, and advanced analytics within secure Department of Defense environments. This position is remote, working EST hours. The Data Cloud Engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-based data solutions that support mission-critical analytics and enterprise modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities for the Data Cloud Engineer include:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, AWS Glue, and related cloud technologies
• Build and optimize large-scale data transformation processes utilizing PySpark, Spark SQL, Python, and cloud-native data services
• Develop ingestion frameworks supporting structured and unstructured data sources including databases, flat files, JSON, and REST APIs
• Implement data governance, quality, security, and monitoring processes including schema validation, RBAC, lineage tracking, logging, and alerting
• Support CI/CD implementation, cloud migration efforts, and collaboration with cybersecurity, DevOps, and engineering teams to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements

Required Qualifications for the Data Cloud Engineer include:

• 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting production-grade cloud data pipelines
• Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, AWS Glue, Redshift, Spark, PySpark, Spark SQL, Python, and SQL
• Experience implementing CDC, incremental loading strategies, data quality controls, schema management, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based data architectures
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Active Secret Security Clearance required

Compensation for the Data Cloud Engineer include:

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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