Deltek · 2 months ago
Sr Data Engineer
Deltek is a recognized global standard for project-based businesses, delivering software and information solutions. As a Sr Data Engineer, you will design and implement robust data architectures for enterprise platforms, build scalable data pipelines, and collaborate with data science and analytics teams to deliver advanced data solutions.
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Responsibilities
Design 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 performance
Implement Change Data Capture (CDC) and real-time streaming solutions using technologies such as Kafka and Spark Streaming
Optimize data infrastructure for performance and cost, including partitioning, compression, and caching strategies
Establish data governance practices: data lineage, quality monitoring, schema management, and access controls
Lead technical initiatives for data platform modernization; evaluate and adopt new technologies and tools
Mentor junior data engineers, conduct code reviews, and establish best practices
Collaborate with data science and analytics teams to deliver data solutions for advanced analytics
Support compliance requirements for data security, privacy, and regulatory needs (e.g., GDPR, SOC2)
Qualification
Required
5+ years of data engineering experience building large-scale data platforms on cloud infrastructure
Extensive 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 processing
Hands-on experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, DBT, Luigi, or similar)
Experience with streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub) and event-driven architectures
Deep knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB)
Strong skills in dimensional modeling, data normalization, and schema design
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
This position requires US Citizenship
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience with data compliance requirements (FedRAMP, ITAR, HIPAA)
Experience with lakehouse platforms (Databricks, Delta Lake)
Experience with CDC tools (GoldenGate, Debezium)
Oracle Cloud experience
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
A 401(k) plan and company match
Paid vacation time and holidays
Well-living programs
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Deltek
Deltek is an enterprise software and information solutions provider for professional services firms and government contractors.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2M2016-12-06Acquired
2012-01-01Private Equity
2009-12-11Post Ipo Equity· $2M
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