[Remote] Data Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. They are seeking a Data Engineer to support a federal agency background investigation and personnel vetting program by designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise data solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain, and optimize data pipelines, data services, and data integration solutions within AWS GovCloud environments
- Support migration of legacy data into modernized platform environments
- Develop and maintain APIs, ETL/ELT processes, and file-based integrations with internal and external government systems
- Perform data modeling, database design, schema modifications, and database performance optimization
- Ensure data quality, accuracy, integrity, and consistency across Personnel Vetting Management, Adjudication, and Appeals datasets
- Investigate and resolve data quality issues, coordinate remediation efforts with data providers, and implement preventative data quality controls
- Support data governance activities, data requests, reporting requirements, and audit readiness efforts
- Develop automated data validation, monitoring, and reconciliation processes
- Support database replication, backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations activities
- Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, product owners, and security teams within a SAFe Agile environment
- Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure software delivery practices
- Create and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, architecture artifacts, and database design documentation
- Support compliance with RMF, Zero Trust, NIST, DoD IL5, and cybersecurity requirements
Skills
- 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, Database Engineer, Data Integration Engineer, or related role
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
- Experience designing and maintaining enterprise-scale relational databases
- Strong SQL development and database optimization experience
- Experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native data architectures
- Experience developing ETL/ELT pipelines and API integrations
- Experience with data governance, data quality, and master data management concepts
- Experience supporting Agile and DevSecOps environments
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience supporting federal government programs (DoD, Intelligence Community, DHS, or similar)
- Experience with AWS GovCloud and IL5 environments
- Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or cloud-native database services
- Experience with Python, Java, or other modern programming languages
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar tools
- Knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust, and cybersecurity compliance requirements
- Familiarity with personnel security, adjudication, continuous vetting, or trusted workforce programs
- Any of the following certifications: AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Security+ or equivalent DoD 8140/8570 certification, or Certified Scrum Practitioner or SAFe certification
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
- 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
- Professional Development Training Reimbursement
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