Sr. Data Engineer I

@ MetroStar

About the Role

As a Sr. Data Engineer I at MetroStar, you will work with team members to build, deploy, and operate robust and scalable data pipelines. This role is focused on enabling data brokering and exchange capabilities through seamless integration and optimized performance.

What You’ll Do

• Operationalize data pipelines and supporting cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with external data producers and consumers via REST APIs and S3.
• Deploy Python-native data pipelines for day-to-day engineering tasks.
• Provide Tier 2/3 troubleshooting and incident resolution support in Production.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Active TS/SCI with CI poly required.
• 4+ years of proven experience in data engineering.
• Expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Strong scripting skills in Go, Python, and Bash.
• Experience with tools such as Nifi, Hadoop, HDFS, Kafka and preferably Cloudera Data Platform.
• Understanding of RMF security principles and security controls implementation.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $126,000 - $197,000 based on qualifications and relevant experience. Additional incentives may include performance-based bonuses, company-paid training, certifications, and referral bonuses.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, parental leave, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs.

Application Process

Submit your resume through the MetroStar careers page or via the application form. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Key skills/competency

• Data Pipelines
• AWS
• Terraform
• Python
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Data Brokering
• CI/SCI
• Nifi
• Security Controls
• Cloudera