As a Sr. Data Engineer I, you will support USCIS IT system delivery by performing integrated data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), and DevSecOps tasks in cloud environments, while helping design and implement data-driven web applications. This role contributes to the modernization of complex, legacy, large-scale Identity Management Systems that support internet-facing websites and mission-critical IT systems.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do: 

• Work with AI team members to operationalize data pipelines and ML tasks.
• Provide day-to-day support of deploying Python-native ML pipelines and perform data engineering tasks to enable AI/ML capabilities.
• Present results to a diverse audience in presentation or report form.
• Support architectural leadership, technical support, and advisement services to ensure identity management system technologies are integrated and meeting the appropriate security requirements.
• Support leadership who engage with senior level executives at a public facing Federal agency and provide subject matter expertise in security architecture and other key domain areas.

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Suitability
• 5+ years of experience in Data/ML engineering (if school experience is used, at most that would contribute to 4 years of actual experience).
• Experience with ETL, Data Labeling and Data Prep.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining data architecture and services to be used for AI/ML. Additionally, operationalizing and maintaining AI/ML models in production.
• Ability to perform data analytics on program related or system related activities. This will include assessing performance and manual processes implementing methods/algorithms to automate/optimize
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Management or Engineering, or other comparable degree or experience and the ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability.

SALARY RANGE: $138,000 - $156,000 

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses