Data Engineer SME

SHR Group

$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in a data engineering role
  • Expertise in cloud data architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks
  • Proven ability to influence enterprise decision-making
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Relevant data certification (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of enterprise data architecture strategy
  • Design and govern cloud-native data platforms
  • Guide high-scale data ingestion, streaming, and orchestration
  • Support cross-agency data governance initiatives
  • Advise leadership on new technologies and data modernization efforts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental plans
  • Retirement plans with company match
  • Generous paid time off and federal holidays
  • Support for professional development
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Data Engineer SME to provide strategic leadership and architectural direction for FEMA-wide data engineering initiatives, including enterprise data lakes, AI/ML pipelines, and modernization of data infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead enterprise data architecture strategy.
  • Oversee cloud-native data platform design and governance.
  • Provide guidance on high-scale ingestion, streaming, and orchestration.
  • Support enterprise data governance councils and cross-agency initiatives.
  • Advise leadership on emerging technologies and modernization.


Minimum Requirements:
  • At least 10 years of experience in a related role.
  • Expert-level data engineering and cloud data architecture.
  • Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks for federal data.
  • Ability to influence enterprise-level decision-making.


Education and Certification Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • AWS/Azure/GCP Data certifications.


Clearance Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain Public Trust. Active Public Trust is preferred. FEMA Public Trust is highly preferred.


What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans with company match.
  • Paid time off and federal holidays.
  • Professional development support.

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