Engineer

Summary

Join Skyward, a people-centered business with a civic tech mission, as a Databricks Engineer. You will be part of a team supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), designing, implementing, and supporting the Databricks platform. Responsibilities include building and maintaining ETL processes, monitoring data pipelines, implementing data transformation methods, and working with data scientists and business users. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years of experience in data and systems engineering within a Linux environment, strong knowledge of data architecture, and proficiency in cloud-based infrastructure (AWS). Skyward offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in data and systems engineering within a Linux environment
• Strong knowledge of data architecture, tools, and best practices
• Experience with data analytics, data warehousing, data engineering and ETL jobs
• Proficiency in cloud-based infrastructure, specifically AWS
• Practical knowledge using Apache Spark for data processing and transformation
• Experience with SQL, Python, and R for data querying and transformation
• Exposure to Machine Learning and AI frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
• Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies and principles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams and present to stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team that is supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by disseminating data to researchers who are studying ways to improve the quality and reduce the cost of care provided to chronically ill Medicare beneficiaries
• Design, implement, and support the Databricks platform that will encompass technical and functional aspects, high availability, performance and manageability
• Build and maintain Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes for data integration and transformation
• Monitor data pipelines, identify issues, and implement solutions to ensure reliable data processing
• Implement methods and techniques to transform data for various use cases, including data analysis and machine learning
• Work with data scientists, analysts, and business users to understand their needs and deliver data solutions
• Ensure Databricks platform is operated in a secure way, ensuring that identified vulnerabilities are addressed promptly

Preferred Qualifications

You have previous experience supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance (fully paid for employees)
• 15 days of paid leave
• 7 days of sick leave
• 2 days bereavement leave
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Up to 40 hours for jury duty
• 401K with 4% employer contribution (and no vesting period)
• Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
• Company provided laptop
• $5,000 per year for professional development
• $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
• $2,000 referral bonus
• Life and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Benefits
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions
• $110,000 - $150,000 a year
• We support flexible working hours and remote opportunities to help maintain a healthy work-life balance for all employees, including caregivers and those with unique needs