Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Graham Technologies is a consulting services firm that delivers tailored technology solutions through IT professionals. The company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Python & SQL Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines, ETL workflows, backend processing solutions, and AWS-based integrations. The role also involves database design, technical documentation, Agile delivery activities, troubleshooting, testing, code reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, enhance, and maintain data pipelines, ETL workflows, and backend data processing solutions using Python and SQL
- Implement and support cloud-based data engineering solutions leveraging AWS Lambda, AWS Glue, Amazon S3, and related AWS services
- Design and maintain database schemas, tables, data models, and stored procedures
- Apply database design best practices, including normalization, performance optimization, data integrity, and scalable architecture
- Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into secure, scalable, and maintainable data solutions
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including solution documentation, interface specifications, data flow diagrams, and operational procedures
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and delivery activities, including backlog management, sprint planning, status tracking, and issue resolution using Jira
- Troubleshoot and resolve data quality, integration, ETL, and performance issues across the solution environment
- Test ETL pipelines and data workflows to validate functionality, reliability, and data quality
- Perform peer code reviews for other Data Engineers and provide technical guidance as appropriate
- Collaborate with developers, architects, analysts, program leadership, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support successful delivery outcomes
Skills
- Proven advanced or expert-level experience developing solutions using Python and SQL
- Hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining ETL pipelines and data workflows
- Experience with AWS Lambda, AWS Glue, Amazon S3, and related cloud data integration technologies
- Experience with database design, schema development, data modeling, table design, and stored procedure scripting
- Experience troubleshooting data quality, integration, and performance issues
- Experience testing ETL pipelines and conducting code reviews
- Consultant/Senior Consultant or USDC/PDM/Specialist equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of database design and data architecture best practices
- Strong Python development and SQL scripting capabilities
- Ability to design scalable, maintainable, and secure data engineering solutions
- Ability to produce clear and structured technical documentation for development and operational use
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to meet applicable government security and access requirements
- Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or U.S. Air Force programs
- Experience working in complex enterprise data environments with multiple upstream and downstream integrations
- Experience supporting mission-oriented technology programs
- Experience working within secure or controlled government environments
Benefits
- Four Weeks of Accrued PTO in the First Year
- Eleven Paid Federal Holidays
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Annual Employer Contributions
- Flexible Schedules
- Reimbursements for Continued Education and Training
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