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540 is seeking a Data Engineer to support a mission-critical federal health data modernization initiative. The team is bringing together data from diverse defense and federal systems to build scalable pipelines, APIs, and data products that improve how critical information is integrated, accessed, and used.
In this role, you’ll work hands-on with complex health and mission data to develop scalable, production-ready capabilities while helping establish reusable patterns for data ingestion, integration, and delivery. Your work will contribute to the technical foundation of a growing data platform ecosystem supporting multiple teams, data products, and mission areas.
HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, production-ready data pipelines using Spark, Python, and SQL in a Databricks environment
- Integrate and transform diverse health, financial, and operational datasets into reliable, reusable data products
- Develop data models and analytics datasets that support enterprise reporting and operational decision-making
- Build and maintain API-based integrations for ingesting and exchanging data across systems
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize scheduled workflows and production pipelines for performance, reliability, and scalability
- Implement data validation, quality checks, lineage, and governance practices that improve trust in data products
- Contribute to automated testing, code reviews, technical documentation, and reusable engineering patterns
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, analysts, and customer stakeholders to translate data needs into practical technical solutions
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of data engineering, software engineering, or related technical experience
- Strong proficiency with Python and SQL
- Experience with Apache Spark or similar distributed data-processing frameworks
- Experience working with Databricks or a similar modern data platform
- Experience building and maintaining production data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
- Working knowledge of data modeling and transforming raw data into reusable analytics datasets or data products
- Experience integrating or consuming data through REST APIs
- Experience troubleshooting and optimizing data pipelines for performance and reliability
- Familiarity with data validation, quality, governance, security, privacy, and compliance considerations
- Experience with Git-based development workflows and modern software engineering practices
- Comfort working in terminal and command-line environments
- Strong communication skills and experience working with customers or stakeholders to understand and resolve data needs
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, learn unfamiliar systems, and independently drive assigned work toward resolution
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- AWS cloud experience
- Experience working with very large datasets, including datasets containing billions of records
- Experience with Palantir Foundry
- Experience with Advana or similar DoW data environments
- Experience with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, or automated deployment workflows
- Experience working with federal health, financial, or other regulated and sensitive data
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate routine engineering tasks, testing, documentation, and debugging
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540 is a forward-thinking company that embodies innovation and progress. With a name that is both simple and profound, 540 is poised to make a significant impact in the industry. As a company that values creativity and ingenuity, 540 is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong foundation in technology and a passion for excellence, 540 is well-equipped to tackle the complex challenges of the modern world. The company's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has earned it a reputation as a leader in its field. Whether through cutting-edge products or exceptional services, 540 is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of its customers and the wider community. With a talented team of experts and a vision for the future, 540 is an exciting and dynamic company that is sure to continue growing and evolving in the years to come.
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