Data Engineer - Clearable or Secret Clearance - Tampa, Florida in Tampa, Florida at SpatialGIS LLC

SpatialGIS is seeking a motivated Data Engineer to join our technical team.

Core Responsibilities:

Design, build, and evolve scalable data pipelines that power analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives
Develop and manage ETL/ELT workflows to ingest, transform, and deliver high-quality data across platforms
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity through strong governance and validation frameworks
Architect and maintain robust data models, warehouses, and lakehouse environments to support growing data needs
Optimize database and query performance for fast, reliable access to critical datasets
Implement partitioning, indexing, and other performance strategies to scale data systems
Leverage cloud platforms and modern data technologies to build resilient, high-performing data infrastructure
Partner with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to translate business needs into reliable data solutions
Champion data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance across the data ecosystem
Establish and maintain data governance standards for data quality, accessibility, and responsible use
Monitor, troubleshoot, and strengthen the reliability of production data pipelines
Drive automation and workflow improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort
Stay current with emerging data engineering tools and industry best practices

Requirements:

3+ years of experience designing, developing, and automating ETL/ELT pipelines
Due to federal security clearance requirements, this position requires active U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Active DoD Interim Secret or Active Secret clearance (or higher)
Experience with BI tools, cloud platforms, and big data technologies; proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or Scala
Familiarity with data modeling, warehousing, and lakehouse architectures, plus knowledge of data optimization, governance, security, and compliance best practices
Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Must be able to work onsite full-time and travel up to 15%, primarily to Scott AFB (O'Fallon, IL) and/or Norfolk Naval Base (Norfolk, VA)

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
Experience with USTRANSCOM systems, Qlik, the Advana tool suite, Maven Smart System, and/or Databricks