Initiate Government Solutions -posted 3 months ago
Full-time
DC
11-50 employees

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems. IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK® methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers’ unique needs to achieve maximum value. IGS is currently recruiting for a remote Database Pipeline Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in designing, building, and maintaining scalable and secure data pipelines across cloud platforms. This role ensures that data flows efficiently, reliably, and securely from source systems to destinations such as data warehouses, analytics platforms, and machine learning models. This program is a transformative initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aimed at modernizing and streamlining access to VA data and services through secure, reliable, and scalable APIs. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting API solutions that empower veterans, partners, and internal stakeholders to access critical information and services efficiently.

  • Design scalable and reliable data pipelines using cloud-native tools such as AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, or Google Cloud Dataflow.
  • Build connectors to ingest data from various sources including databases, APIs, files, and streaming platforms.
  • Implement ETL or ELT processes to clean, enrich, and standardize data using tools like Apache Spark, Databricks, or cloud-native services.
  • Set up monitoring and alerting for pipeline health and data quality.
  • Automate pipeline deployment, scheduling, and execution using orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or AWS Step Functions.
  • Work with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements.
  • Monitor resource usage and optimize pipelines for cost and efficiency.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with ETL tools and processes.
  • Experience with FlyAway for database migration and version control.
  • Proficiency in cloud-native data pipeline tools such as AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, or Google Cloud Dataflow.
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, data flow architecture, and pipeline orchestration.
  • Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, Terraform).
  • Familiarity with structured and unstructured data formats and integration techniques.
  • Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Active VA Public Trust.
  • Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Familiarity with VA Lighthouse tools and infrastructure.
  • Certifications in cloud data engineering or pipeline development.
  • Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
  • Matching 401K and profit sharing.
  • Paid time off.
  • Training time for personal development.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employer-paid short and long term disability coverage.
  • Education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification.
  • Employee recognition and referral programs.
  • Spot bonuses.
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