Data Engineer (Data Architect)

Data Engineer (Data Architect)

About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology!

About the role: NSW is working to establish a Common Digital Foundation (CDF) – a shared, secure, and interoperable foundational data platform. As a Data Architect/Data Engineer, you will be a core member of the team responsible for designing, building, and managing the infrastructure that underpins the CDF. You will work collaboratively with developers, data scientists, and other key stakeholders to ensure the CDF is VAULTIS (visible, accessible, understandable, linked, trustworthy, interoperable, and secure) compliant and scalable to meet current and future needs of NSW. This role requires a blend of data architectural skills and hands-on engineering expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement a next-generation data architecture for the CDF to ensure long-term scalability.

• Create and manage robust and reliable data pipelines from diverse data sources (e.g., structured, semi-structured, and unstructured) aligning with data governance policies, security standards and industry best practice.


• Develop and implement data standards, procedures, and definitions for data governance as required aligning with higher headquarters policies when applicable.


• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and tools.


• Ensure data curation processes maintain accuracy and integrity through a quality assurance process.


• Work closely with data analysts and data scientists to ensure data solutions are accessible and reliable.


• Design and implement effective data storage solutions using appropriate technologies (e.g., cloud, on-premise).


• Contribute to the documentation of data architecture, data pipelines, data catalog, and ETL capabilities.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 15+ years of experience

• Proven experience in building and managing data pipelines, data storage, and associated infrastructure. 


• Proficiency in SQL and at least one programing language (e.g., Python, Java, etc.) for data processing and automation.


• Experience in data visualization tools and techniques.


• Understanding of data warehousing solutions and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) frameworks.


• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their data services.


• Experience with data governance frameworks and tools, as well as data security.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field. An advanced degree is a plus.

Citizenship and Clearance requirements :

• Active Secret clearance required; TS SCI clearance preferred

Location: On site; San Diego/NSW Imperial Beach

Travel: under 30%

Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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