Senior Cloud Data Engineer

Space Telescope Science Institute • Baltimore, MD

431d • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Senior Cloud Data Engineer at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) will focus on developing and managing data infrastructure and processing for astronomical data archives. This role involves utilizing big data processing tools and cloud data services to enhance the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST), ensuring data quality and accessibility for scientific exploration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Strong SQL programming skills and experience with cloud SQL databases (e.g., Amazon RDS).
• Extensive knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and cloud data Lakehouse solutions (e.g. Trino, Iceberg).
• Familiarity with big data tools and frameworks.
• Experience with distributed database platforms (e.g. Massive Parallel Processing database clusters).
• Familiarity with data modeling, data architecture, and data governance.
• SQL and database tuning expertise.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Proficiency in cloud data storage and access strategies.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python.
• Knowledge in machine learning.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, install, test, and maintain robust, highly scalable, flexible and cost-effective cloud-based data management systems.
• Design, develop and maintain scalable data ingestion and data migration pipelines.
• Design, develop and maintain cloud-based scientific catalog data exploration tools/services.
• Design, install, deploy and support hybrid environments with a mixture of legacy and active mission astronomical data.

Benefits

• Employer retirement contribution - direct STScI contribution of 10% of your salary from your first day.
• 12 days sick leave, 24 days' vacation, and 10 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/prescription plans, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree