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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Capital Technology Group, LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Systems, Database Queries, Monitoring of Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Parquet, Containerization, Semi-structured Data, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Avro, Apache Kafka, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Splunk, Data Pipelines, Docker, Amazon Redshift, Databricks - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/capitaltg/jobs/5195637007?gh_jid=5195637007 ## About the Role * A strategic data engineer who enjoys designing complex systems and solving complex challenges * Strong in modern cloud-based solution design * Comfortable balancing business needs with technical constraints and long-term strategy * A strong communicator * Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field * 5 years of professional experience in data engineering or related domains * Strong hands-on experience with: + Deep hands-on experience with Databricks for large-scale data engineering, ETL/ELT development, and data transformation. + Strong proficiency with Dbt, SQL (PostgreSQL), Python, Java, AWS (Redshift, RDS, S3, Glue, Lambda, DMS, CloudWatch), Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, System Maintenance, Data Integration, Performance Optimization. + AWS native. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Experience working in agile, iterative software development environments * Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and domain knowledge * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences Nice to Have * Experience with Kafka (streaming/data pipelines) * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration * Proficiency with Splunk for log aggregation and system monitoring * Experience using Terraform for infrastructure automation and management * Strong SQL skills, including performance tuning and complex query design ## Description Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and data models using Databricks, Spark, dbt, SQL, and AWS services. Optimize ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and monitoring across structured and semi-structured data. Collaborate in Agile teams, support analytics and reporting for large-scale federal environments, and evaluate new data tools and platform improvements., CTG is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, efficient data pipelines and systems following modern data engineering best practices. The Junior Data Engineer will partner with other Data Engineers to evaluate and prototype new tools and technologies, assessing their risks and benefits to deliver exceptional value to our clients. You Will Get To * Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data models using Databricks, dbt, Apache Spark (PySpark), SQL (PostgreSQL), and Python. * Develop and optimize AWS-native data solutions leveraging services including AWS Glue, Amazon EMR, Amazon MWAA (Apache Airflow), Lambda, Step Functions, Amazon S3, Redshift, RDS, DMS, and CloudWatch. * Build high-performance data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration workflows across structured and semi-structured data using Parquet, ORC, Avro, and Apache Iceberg. * Integrate data from enterprise and external sources, including relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, Redshift, GraphDB, and other NoSQL platforms. * Improve the reliability, scalability, performance, and maintainability of enterprise data platforms through monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization. * Develop and maintain automated deployment pipelines using Harness and collaborate on cloud infrastructure and platform improvements. * Support data engineering efforts powering mission-critical analytics, reporting, and decision-making across large-scale federal data environments. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to define requirements, deliver high-quality data solutions, and continuously improve engineering processes. ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [From event streaming to event sourcing 101](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/91-from-event-streaming-to-event-sourcing-101) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) ## Related Articles - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)