Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer role focused on delivering and leading enterprise data engineering solutions for Hitachi Federal customers in Washington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery for complex professional services engagements from design through implementation.
• Design enterprise-scale data engineering solutions aligned to customer business and technical requirements.
• Run customer architecture workshops, technical planning sessions, and solution reviews.
• Translate customer business objectives into scalable technical solutions.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point throughout project delivery.
• Drive customer success through high-quality solution implementation and technical leadership.
• Deliver enterprise data engineering, data integration, and object storage solutions.
• Partner with Project Managers to maintain schedule, scope, and alignment to customer expectations.
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs), technical design documents, delivery checklists, and implementation plans.
• Create customer-facing architecture documentation, implementation guides, and other technical deliverables.
• Communicate project status and technical risks to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Design and develop Java-based applications, APIs, integrations, and automation solutions.
• Develop reusable software components, plugins, and integration frameworks.
• Design scalable enterprise data pipelines and data orchestration workflows.
• Implement RESTful API integrations between enterprise systems.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex enterprise software and infrastructure issues.
• Learn and deliver new Hitachi Federal service offerings.
• Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives and technology evaluations.
• Develop repeatable implementation methodologies and best practices.
• Contribute to internal lab development and service innovation.
• Recommend improvements to increase delivery quality and operational efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the Professional Services organization.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers during customer pursuits and technical presentations.
• Partner with Product, Support, and Engineering teams to resolve complex customer issues.
• Support knowledge sharing through documentation, training sessions, and peer mentoring.
• Build strong customer relationships based on trust and technical credibility.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 8 years of enterprise software engineering, data engineering, or professional services consulting experience.
• Proven experience leading technical implementation projects within enterprise environments.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale data architectures and integrations.
• Strong customer-facing consulting and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Technologies

• Java, Multi-threaded programming, REST APIs, JAX-WS, XML, JSON
• SQL, Bash scripting, S3
• Hitachi Content Platform, Hitachi Content Intelligence, Centera
• Data migration methodologies, Enterprise data integration, Data orchestration
• API-based integrations, Linux, Git, Maven
• Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Apache Spark, Solr
• Software development lifecycle (SDLC), Object-oriented design, Design patterns
• CI/CD best practices, Configuration management
• AI and machine learning data pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes
• Python, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow
• AWS, Azure, Terraform
• Microsoft Graph APIs, SharePoint integrations, Exchange integrations, Microsoft Work Folder Server APIs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Wellness and Employee Recognition Programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Hitachi Content Platform (HCP)
• Hitachi Content Intelligence (HCI)
• AI and machine learning data pipelines
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Python
• Apache Kafka
• Apache Airflow
• Cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
• Terraform
• Microsoft Graph APIs
• SharePoint integrations
• Exchange integrations
• Microsoft Work Folder Server APIs
• Security+ Certification (or ability to obtain)

Compensation

• Expected Hiring Range: $160,000-$205,000 annually
• May be eligible to participate in Hitachi Federal’s annual incentive (bonus) program, where applicable, per company policies

Job Location

• Washington, VA (onsite)
• DC On Client Site

Federal Contractor Statement

• Hitachi Federal complies with applicable federal contractor requirements, including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action obligations.
• Certain positions may require U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, or other government eligibility requirements.
• Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should notify the People & Culture team.