LTS · 4 hours ago
Starburst Data Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLTS is seeking an experienced Starburst Data Engineer to support a large-scale data modernization initiative with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this role, you will help design and optimize secure, high-performance data access across complex enterprise systems that support critical services for U.S. Veterans.
Business IntelligenceConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, build, and optimize distributed query solutions using Starburst Enterprise Platform (SEP) and Trino
Enable secure and governed access to data across multiple sources including cloud platforms, data lakes, and enterprise data warehouses
Implement and enhance data federation, performance tuning, and query optimization strategies
Support identity and access management (IAM) and data governance requirements in a federal environment
Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and platform components supporting the data ecosystem
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, observability, and platform reliability initiatives
Collaborate with product, UX, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable and secure data solutions
Troubleshoot performance issues in distributed and cloud-native environments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Hands-on experience with Starburst Enterprise Platform (SEP) or strong experience with Trino/Presto in enterprise environments
8+ years of experience working with modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Denodo, or similar distributed query/data virtualization technologies
Strong SQL skills and experience with distributed query performance optimization
Experience integrating data across cloud and on-premises environments
Knowledge of authentication, authorization frameworks, and data security best practices
Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure experience strongly preferred)
Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional technical teams
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other federal civilian agencies
Familiarity with Public Trust or other federal security environments
Experience working with sensitive data (PHI/PII) in regulated systems
Background in data mesh, data virtualization, or federated data architectures
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits for you and your family
Company
LTS
LTS is an information technology (IT) provider for mission critical systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bekim Veseli
CEO and President
Dave Logan
Chief Financial Officer
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