Data Platform Engineer

Altamira Technologies Corp. • Suitland, MD

2d • $150,000 - $172,000 • Remote

About The Position

Altamira Technologies is hiring a Data Platform Engineer to provide technical support and guidance to combatant commands navigating the WDP environment. The role includes troubleshooting access-control issues and missing Python libraries, developing and maintaining Databricks notebooks and workflows, and supporting audits of engineering practices across the Embedded Support Division (ESD).

The engineer will use APIs from platforms including Databricks, GitLab, and Confluence to collect and analyze project activity data across the lifecycle, from development through deployment and ongoing use. The position will also assist ESD leadership in researching, evaluating, and implementing features and tools to improve the technical environment. Current initiatives include integrating JIRA and GitLab and exploring deployment of GitLab on SIPR WDP.

A core responsibility is managing the Central team’s GitLab repository and establishing merge-request and code-review standards. The engineer will also set up and maintain GitLab–Databricks integrations to create a foundational CI pipeline. The position is remote, with the ability to attend meetings periodically at Joint Base Andrews.

Requirements

• Experience with GitLab repository management, merge requests, and code reviews.
• Proficiency in Databricks, including developing and maintaining notebooks and workflows.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation.
• API development and integration skills, including with Databricks, GitLab, and Confluence.
• Advanced Python programming skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot access controls and resolve Python library issues.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience, approximately 8 or more years in cloud/software engineering.
• SECRET security clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to combatant commands using the WDP environment.
• Troubleshoot access-control issues and resolve issues related to missing Python libraries.
• Develop and maintain Databricks notebooks and workflows.
• Support audits of engineering practices across the Embedded Support Division (ESD).
• Use APIs from Databricks, GitLab, Confluence, and other platforms to collect and analyze project activity data across development, deployment, and ongoing use.
• Assist ESD leadership with researching, evaluating, and implementing features and tools to enhance the technical environment.
• Support initiatives to integrate JIRA and GitLab and explore deploying GitLab on SIPR WDP.
• Manage the Central team’s GitLab repository and establish merge-request and code-review standards.
• Set up and maintain GitLab and Databricks integrations to enable a foundational CI pipeline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time