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# Software Engineer, II - HRC0016263

- **Company:** The Association
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Relational Databases, Distributed Data Store, Greenplum, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Workflow Management Systems, Software Organization, Data Logging, Data Processing, Git, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Performance Monitor, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4c132ae7ab25f47f

## About the Role

Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or other relational databases.

 * Familiarity with Apache Airflow or an eagerness to learn workflow orchestration tools.
 * Experience with Python programming and SQL.
 * Exposure to AWS cloud services through coursework, internships, personal projects, or professional experience.
 * Understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and data pipeline fundamentals.
 * Familiarity with Git and software development best practices., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
 * 3-7 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, data analytics, or a related technical role. Internship, research, academic, or personal project experience is encouraged.
 * Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

You'll Have the Opportunity to Grow Into Designing and optimizing production-scale data pipelines and distributed data systems.

 * Working with advanced technologies such as Trino, Apache Iceberg, Greenplum, and modern Lakehouse architectures.
 * Developing expertise in AWS cloud services, PostgreSQL performance tuning, distributed query engines, and large-scale scientific data processing.
 * Taking ownership of increasingly complex data engineering projects while being mentored by experienced engineers.

## Description

Assist in building, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting data pipelines using Apache Airflow to process, transform, and load large-scale datasets.

 * Support PostgreSQL and MPP platform operations, including performance monitoring and routine maintenance.
 * Help build and improve data systems that support scientific research, including relational databases and cloud-based Lakehouse architectures.
 * Monitor data quality, reliability, and system health through logging, alerting, and operational best practices.
 * Collaborate with senior data engineers, scientists, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement scalable data solutions.
 * Participate in testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of data engineering processes.


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