[Remote] Senior Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Index Analytics, LLC, is a rapidly growing, Baltimore-based small business providing health-related consulting services to the federal government. They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support Government clients in designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and cloud-based solutions. The role involves modernizing the organization’s data ecosystem and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement robust data solutions.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate closely with stakeholders, cross‑functional and internal technical teams to gather requirements, document business rules and develop thorough understanding of the business context and objectivesCollaborate to design secure, scalable, and cost‑optimized data solutionsDesign, build, and maintain scalable, reliable ETL/ELT data pipelines using AWS, Snowflake and Snowflake toolsDevelop and optimize data models, both conceptual and physical, to support analytics, reporting, dashboards and operational consumptionImplement data quality, validation, and monitoring frameworks to ensure accuracy and reliabilityEnsure data workflows are modular, testable, and properly version‑controlledOperationalize pipelines with monitoring, alerting, and automated recovery mechanismsConduct advanced data analysis using languages such as Python and SQLDevelop documentation to include data models, data dictionaries, and data usage guidesImprove end-to-end performance of data workflowsBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to support automated testing, deployments, and continuous integrationMeet schedule deadlines and commitments with a high-level of quality of deliverablesCollaborate with a team of cross-functional resources in an Agile delivery environment to deliver iterative valueSkillsUS citizen or lived in the US for 3 of the last 5 years. Must be able to obtain a U.S. Federal government client badge and pass a government background investigationBachelor's degree or equivalent with ten (10) or more years of experience as Data System Architect, Engineer or similar roleHands-on experience using Snowflake tools, SQL and Python is requiredStrong proficiency in Snowflake, AWS services as well as with GitHub for source control, branching strategy and reviewsKnowledge of data integration patterns, data warehousing, and modern data architectureStrong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to analyze data, create meaningful insights, and present information clearly to stakeholdersExperience with object‑oriented programming and building with software engineering principlesDevOps exposure, including CI/CD tools like JenkinsUnderstanding of Data Lake conceptsKnowledge of Agile framework, Scrum methodologies and tools used to support themStrong written and verbal communication skills are required, ability to collaborate, present, and report to stakeholders on findingsPrior experience with government agencies and fraud detection systems is a plusBenefitsHealth and retirement benefitsDiscretionary bonusesReimbursement for professional development opportunitiesCompany OverviewIndex Analytics LLC (Index) was established in May 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland, and currently supports mission-critical high visibility healthcare programs nationwide in collaboration with six federal health agencies. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://index-analytics.com/.