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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days 540's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of 540's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at 540
- high 14 stale, 0 reposted of 21 open
- Hiring momentum
- 21 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from 540's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for 540.
About this role
The Senior Data Engineer will support a federal health data modernization initiative by designing and developing scalable data pipelines and products. This role involves leading the integration of complex data from various systems, establishing best practices for data engineering, and providing technical guidance to teams. The engineer will also monitor and optimize production workflows while collaborating with stakeholders to translate data needs into technical solutions.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of 540 as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of data engineering, software engineering, or related technical experience
- Extensive hands-on experience designing, building, and operating production data pipelines and data products
- Advanced proficiency with Python and SQL
- Strong experience with Apache Spark and distributed data processing
- Experience working with Databricks or similar modern data platforms
- Experience designing and maintaining ETL/ELT processes for complex, large-scale datasets
Nice to have
- AWS cloud experience
- Experience working with very large datasets, including datasets with billions of records
- Experience with Palantir Foundry
- GitLab experience
- Experience working with Advana or similar DoW data environments
What you get
- Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
- Health, dental and vision insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k with employer match
- Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
Worth weighing
- Remote position but may require periodic travel
- Candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active DoW Secret (or higher) clearance
- Education requirement is preferred but not mandatory
- The role involves navigating complex technical challenges which may require strong problem-solving skills
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Listed by 540 on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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