9 days ago
USA (city not specified)Mid Level
Base Salary
$96k - $159k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, construct, test, and maintain scalable data management systems and ELT/ETL pipelines.
- Build AWS-based data extraction, transformation, loading, and workflow automation infrastructure using AWS Glue, Glue Catalog, and Step Functions.
- Support data migration and ETL functions.
- Optimize database schemas and build systems to collect, validate, and prepare data.
- Combine raw data from multiple sources to meet business and mission needs.
- Collaborate with analytics and business teams to understand requirements and deliver production-ready datasets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in data engineering or backend software engineering.
- 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.
- Experience with data modeling, data migration, and ETL functions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with customers.
- Preferred experience with AI/ML pipelines, vectorization, embedding generation, data governance, access controls, sensitive data protection, DevOps/CI-CD patterns for data workflows, Databricks, and real-time data streaming or event-driven architectures.
Benefits
- Health insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Salary range of $95,500–$159,100 USD.
- Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
About SMX
SMX provides cloud, cyber, data analytics, and C5ISR engineering services to U.S. federal agencies and commercial enterprises, delivering systems integration and managed solutions. The company operates from Hollywood, Maryland, and was formed by unifying several legacy firms (including Smartronix, Datastrong, and Creoal) under the SMX name in 2021; it is backed by OceanSound Partners. Customers span the Department of Defense, civilian public sector, and Fortune 1000 organizations.