Senior Data Engineer - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Hypergiant. We are currently looking for a Senior Data Engineer in the United States.

In this role, you will join agile delivery teams working on highly complex defense projects, with a particular focus on building advanced data services for command and control software. You will design and implement scalable data pipelines, optimize database performance, and ensure secure and efficient data flows across multiple systems. The position requires strong expertise in modern data engineering, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with mission-critical impact. This opportunity offers the chance to work on innovative solutions at the intersection of technology, defense, and artificial intelligence.

In Short

• Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of scalable data services supporting defense-focused software projects.
• Implement and optimize database technologies, messaging systems, and spatial/time-series data solutions.
• Build ETL pipelines and ensure efficient parsing, transformation, and integration of diverse data sources.
• Apply advanced data modeling and performance optimization techniques, including indexing, partitioning, and parallelization.
• Leverage tools such as Apache Kafka for publish-subscribe data service architectures.
• Collaborate within agile teams, using version control systems and modern development workflows.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and maintain eligibility for U.S. national security clearance.
• Engage in continuous learning to adopt emerging technologies relevant to data engineering and defense systems.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in modern data engineering.
• Experience with ETL processes and data integration.
• Knowledge of database optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• Understanding of security compliance standards.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative solutions in technology and defense.
• Collaboration with agile delivery teams.
• Engagement in complex and impactful projects.
• Professional development opportunities.