[Remote] Sr Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Deltek is a recognized global standard for project-based businesses, delivering software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. As a Sr Data Engineer, you will design and implement robust data architectures for enterprise platforms, ensuring data quality and reliability while collaborating with data science and analytics teams.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement data architecture for enterprise data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, lakehouse architectures)Build scalable data pipelines using modern ETL/ELT frameworks (e.g., Airflow, DBT); ensure data quality, reliability, and performanceImplement Change Data Capture (CDC) and real-time streaming solutions using technologies such as Kafka and Spark StreamingOptimize data infrastructure for performance and cost, including partitioning, compression, and caching strategiesEstablish data governance practices: data lineage, quality monitoring, schema management, and access controlsLead technical initiatives for data platform modernization; evaluate and adopt new technologies and toolsMentor junior data engineers, conduct code reviews, and establish best practicesCollaborate with data science and analytics teams to deliver data solutions for advanced analyticsSupport compliance requirements for data security, privacy, and regulatory needs (e.g., GDPR, SOC2)Skills5+ years of data engineering experience building large-scale data platforms on cloud infrastructureExtensive experience with cloud data platforms: AWS (Redshift, Glue, EMR, S3), Azure (Synapse, Data Factory, ADLS), or GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, GCS)Expertise in SQL; proficiency in Python or Scala; experience with Spark for distributed data processingHands-on experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, DBT, Luigi, or similar)Experience with streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub) and event-driven architecturesDeep knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB)Strong skills in dimensional modeling, data normalization, and schema designExperience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldThis position requires US CitizenshipMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldExperience with data compliance requirements (FedRAMP, ITAR, HIPAA)Experience with lakehouse platforms (Databricks, Delta Lake)Experience with CDC tools (GoldenGate, Debezium)Oracle Cloud experienceBenefitsIncentive compensationEquityHealthcare benefitsA 401(k) plan and company matchPaid vacation time and holidaysWell-living programsShort-term and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceTuition reimbursementCompany OverviewDeltek is an enterprise software and information solutions provider for professional services firms and government contractors. It is a sub-organization of Roper Technologies. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.deltek.com.