Azure Data Engineer

Job Title: Azure Data Engineer 

Location: REMOTE

• Clearance: US Citizen w/ Active Secret Clearance 

We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer with proven ability to evaluate, optimize, and modernize enterprise data warehouse environments. The role combines deep technical skills with practical data integration expertise to deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions in alignment with the government’s evolving Data/AI strategies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience engineering Azure data solutions (ETL/ELT, ADF, Synapse, Data Lake, SQL) to optimize performance, automate pipelines, and deliver scalable, future-ready data environments aligned to organizational strategy.
• Required Certifications:  
  1. Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate certification.
• Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate certification.
• Preferred Certifications: 
  1. Power BI Data Analyst Associate
  2. MS Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  3. ITIL v4 Foundation
  4. SAFe Agile certifications (Agilist/Practitioner)
• Power BI Data Analyst Associate
• MS Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• ITIL v4 Foundation
• SAFe Agile certifications (Agilist/Practitioner)
• 5+ years in Azure Data Engineering (ADF, Synapse, Data Lake, SQL).
• Background in SQL, data modeling, OLAP, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience building and optimizing metadata-driven ETL pipelines. 
• Support projection planning, must have at a minimum of 1-2 years of execution roadmap and 3-5 years of scalability alignment planning experience.
• Understanding of programming concepts (Python, PowerShell, Java, JavaScript, PL/SQL) as relevant to the customer data environment.
• Familiarity with BI/reporting platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Power BI) to integrate engineering solutions.
• Ability to adapt quickly in large-scale enterprise implementation environments.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active US Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data governance, metadata management, and compliance frameworks.
• AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty or Google Professional Data Engineer
• Knowledge of AI/ML integrations in data analytics.
• Familiarity with government or regulated industry data environments.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate technical solutions into business value.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with flexibility to adapt.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the current state of the enterprise data warehouse, identifying gaps and optimization opportunities.
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines, with emphasis on metadata models and automation scripts to improve performance and ensure smoother transitions.
• Deliver hands-on engineering solutions across Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, and SQL/Managed Instances.
• Prepare designs for supporting database systems and implement measures to improve performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering delivery with strategic objectives and roadmap execution.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends in BI/reporting (Microsoft Fabric, Power BI) and apply them in support of engineering tasks.
• Support projection planning (must have at a minimum of 1–2 year execution roadmap; 3–5 year scalability alignment planning experience).
• Develop, enhance, and troubleshoot pipelines, datasets, SQL queries, stored procedures, and integrated runtimes in the Azure data environment Data engineer.
• Manage connections between the data factory, SQL managed instances, Power BI, Power Apps, and external/on-prem environments.
• Research, engineer, and implement new technologies to enhance data factory operations, migrations, and integrations Data engineer.
• Document all new and current configurations, implementations, and developments to ensure continuity and support.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform general duty requirements and contribute to organizational objectives as needed.

Work Location:

Shall perform all functional and technical tasks remotely, hybrid work environment with occasional travel for client engagement, industry events, contract negotiations or at AttainX facility. Reside within a commutable distance of Silver Spring, MD to work onsite as required.

About Us:

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner. For more than 12 years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers. 

The last 4 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQ’s and BPA’s with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, Navy, Health and Human Service and the Defense Intelligence Agency. 

AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence.

Benefits:

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability. 

Eeo Commitment:

AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, VEVRAA and Section 503, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. These protections also extend to applicants. 

Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation, please send an email to Human Resources. Indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. 

Physical Demands:

Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, and face-to-face; standing, walking, and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. 

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.