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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Data Engineer - **Company:** Diverse Agile Solutions - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $170,560.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Github, Graph Database, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, NoSQL, DataOps, Data Streaming, Workflow Management Systems, Enterprise Data Management, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Snowflake, Change Data Capture, Gitlab, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Data Analytics, Integration Frameworks, Physical Data Models, Cloud Migration, Data Delivery, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a442a59c169c0e12 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field. * Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred. Experience * Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Database Administration, or related disciplines. * Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions. * Experience supporting complex research, analytics, or data-intensive environments. * Strong ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders and projects. Required Technical Skills Data Engineering & Architecture * Advanced SQL expertise. * Extensive experience with: + PostgreSQL + Microsoft SQL Server + MySQL * Data modeling and enterprise information architecture design. * Data lake and data warehouse architecture. * Change Data Capture (CDC) implementation and maintenance. * Data integration and pipeline automation., * Experience working with economic, financial, or research-oriented data environments. * Knowledge of time-series data analysis and forecasting methodologies. * Experience with NoSQL databases and graph database technologies. * Experience developing, training, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models. * Familiarity with advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics. * Experience supporting Federal Government agencies or highly regulated organizations. Desired Competencies * Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Strong customer-service mindset and collaborative approach. * Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven professional. ## Description The Senior IT Data Engineer will play a critical role in transforming how the Federal Reserve Board's Division of Research & Statistics ingests, organizes, processes, and visualizes data. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise data architectures, scalable data pipelines, and advanced analytics platforms that support economists, researchers, and technical teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on data engineering professional with deep expertise in data modeling, database architecture, ETL/ELT development, cloud technologies, and enterprise-scale data solutions. This individual will help drive next-generation data initiatives while ensuring efficient, secure, and reliable data delivery across multiple platforms and environments., * Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data architectures, databases, and data integration solutions. * Build, optimize, and automate scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data sources. * Develop and maintain high-performance data processing frameworks supporting large-scale analytics workloads. * Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with business and research requirements. * Implement and manage data lake, data warehouse, and enterprise data platform solutions. * Collaborate with economists, researchers, and technical stakeholders to support data-driven research and policy initiatives. * Optimize data flow, storage, and processing architectures for performance, scalability, and reliability. * Perform root cause analysis on data and business processes to identify improvement opportunities. * Support migration of data pipelines and workflows between on-premises and cloud environments. * Develop and maintain DataOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes. * Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and architectural standards. * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve enterprise data capabilities. * Document technical solutions, architecture designs, and operational procedures., Programming & Analytics * Advanced proficiency in: + Python + R * Experience with additional programming languages such as: + Java + Scala + JavaScript + Perl Data Processing & Orchestration * ETL/ELT workflow development and automation. * Distributed computing and large-scale data processing. * Workflow orchestration platforms such as: + Apache Airflow + Prefect + Dagster + AWS Step Functions Cloud & Modern Data Platforms * Hands-on experience with: + AWS + Microsoft Azure + Snowflake * Cloud migration of data pipelines and workflows. * Enterprise data platform modernization initiatives. 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