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Data Engineer
Location: Washington, D.C. – supporting Department of Education programs
Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. (Blue Rose) is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support a major federal modernization initiative transforming how the Department of Education integrates, scales, and activates data across its enterprise systems.
This is a high-impact engineering role for a hands-on data architect and builder experienced in designing and optimizing modern data platforms at scale. You will develop enterprise-grade pipelines in Databricks, integrate complex data sources, and drive automation, reliability, and performance across a mission-critical analytics ecosystem.
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will:
Design, build, and optimize large-scale data pipelines in Databricks to support advanced analytics and product analysis initiatives.
Architect and implement ETL and data transformation workflows for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Develop and maintain real-time streaming solutions using Apache Kafka to enable low-latency analytics and continuous data delivery.
Engineer secure, reliable data architectures leveraging AWS services and modern data engineering best practices.
Enhance data feeds, improve data quality, and ensure consistent data availability across systems.
Automate data workflows, introduce monitoring frameworks, and strengthen infrastructure reliability.
Work in an Agile development environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams of data scientists, analysts, and developers.
Contribute to enterprise data strategy and mentor junior engineers in scalable design and implementation techniques.
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; support during East Coast business hours
Salary: $160,000–$180,000
U.S. Citizenship required (Dual Citizens acceptable)
Public Trust clearance required or higher
Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in data engineering, architecture, or large-scale platform development
Demonstrated Expert-level (10+ years) experience with:
Data Engineering
Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform
Apache Kafka
AWS Architecture
Extract, Transform, Load (ETL)
Proven success building and optimizing enterprise-scale data pipelines and streaming systems
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and one or more of Scala, Java, or Go
Experience integrating and automating data flows across multiple systems and cloud platforms
Solid understanding of Agile development and CI/CD data delivery processes
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Contribute to a landmark transformation of the Department of Education’s enterprise data infrastructure
Collaborate with leading engineers and data experts on high-impact federal modernization initiatives
Hybrid flexibility while working on solutions that drive policy, analytics, and education outcomes nationwide
Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. is a veteran-owned small business dedicated to delivering professional, mission-driven solutions across government and commercial sectors. We combine big-firm expertise with small-business agility, providing exceptional service, innovation, and results. Our team values integrity, collaboration, and excellence in every engagement. Join us and make an impact that matters.
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