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About this Data Engineer (5688) role at SMX

SMX · Onsite · United States

 

SMX is hiring a Data Engineer responsible for architecting, building, testing, and maintaining the data infrastructure for our mission partners. You will be responsible for a mix of data modeling and backend data mesh work, including creating data queries and performing SQL work. The ideal candidate will analyze and organize raw data, build robust data systems, and explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability. This role involves collaborating with analytics and business teams to transform raw information from different sources into high-quality, accessible data pipelines.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, construct, test, and maintain highly scalable data management systems and robust ELT/ETL pipelines.  
  • Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from various sources using cloud technologies, with a strong focus on AWS Glue, Glue Catalog, and Step Functions.
  • Support data migration efforts and ETL functions.
  • Optimize database schemas and build systems to collect, validate, and prepare data.
  • Combine raw information from different sources to meet business and mission needs.
  • Work with analytics and business teams to understand data requirements and deliver production-ready datasets

Required Skills & Experience 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,
  • Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3 years of professional experience in a data engineering or backend software engineering role.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and data query creation.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services, specifically AWS Glue, Glue Catalog, and Step
  • Functions for data integration and workflow automation.
  • Experience with data modeling, data migration, and ETL functions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interface with customers

Desired Skills & Experience 

  • Experience supporting AI/ML pipelines, vectorization, or embedding generation
  • Experience with data governance, access controls, or sensitive data protection
  • Exposure to DevOps/CI-CD patterns for data workflows
  • MuleSoft implementation experience
  • Experience with real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures

 


The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:
$103,000—$171,800 USD

 

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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How this Data Engineer salary compares

This role pays $137,400/yr — below the typical range for Data Engineer roles.

$113,274 median $173,750 $265,000

Typical range $139,500–$209,750/yr, from 966 comparable Data Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Data Engineer salary insights →

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