Lead Data Engineer
540(1 month ago)
About this role
The Lead Data Engineer will own the technical direction of cloud-based data platforms supporting high-impact federal missions, driving architecture and implementation of scalable solutions. The role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, setting engineering standards, performing architectural reviews, and mentoring engineering teams. The position is remote within the continental U.S., requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, and involves occasional travel.
Required Skills
- Data Pipelines
- ETL
- AWS
- Python
- Serverless
- Data Modeling
- Data Warehousing
- Redshift
- Glue
- EMR
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Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science (preferred)
- U.S. Citizenship
- DoD Secret (eligibility)
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- CompTIA Security+
About 540
540.co540 Company (540Co) is a mission-driven technology consulting and engineering firm that partners with U.S. federal civilian, defense, and national security agencies to deliver modern, scalable solutions. They specialize in cloud solutions, DevSecOps, agile delivery, API development and design, artificial intelligence, data analytics, tech strategy, and product design — focused on secure, outcome-oriented implementations. 540 emphasizes hands-on collaboration to cut through bureaucracy and move missions forward quickly, guided by values like "Get Shit Done," purposeful innovation, and continuous learning. They also recruit technologists who want to work on high-impact government missions.