Senior Data Engineer
Company: SteerBridge
Location: Vienna
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering
innovative, mission?focused solutions to the U.S. Government and
private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition,
digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver
agile, commercial?grade capabilities that accelerate operational
effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of
SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership,
problem?solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every
project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we
cultivate it , creating meaningful career pathways for veterans,
military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for
advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.
SteerBridge Strategies is seeking Senior Data Engineers to support
the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Modern Disability Claims.
This initiative focuses on modernizing claims processing systems to
improve accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of services delivered
to veterans. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will take a leading
role in the design, development, and optimization of scalable ETL
pipelines, data lakes, and Retrieval. You will work collaboratively
with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, build
automated workflows, and support compliance reporting and analytics
capabilities. Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision
insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching Paid
Time Off Paid Federal Holidays Required Qualifications and
Responsibilities Must be a U.S. Citizen. Bachelor’s degree in
computer science or related field, with a minimum of seven (7)
years of relevant work experience. An active or the ability to
obtain one is required. RESPONSIBILITIES Build, optimize, and
maintain batch and real-time data ingestion pipelines Lead design
and implementation of scalable ETL processes across complex,
distributed systems Develop and manage data lake architecture for
structured and unstructured data Design and author custom feature
extraction and validation systems in Python Use AWS Lambda, AWS
Glue, Python, and SQL to transform and prepare data for downstream
consumption Ensure data quality, lineage, governance, and
compliance across all systems Work closely with VA stakeholders and
data scientists to support reporting and model development Mentor
mid-level and junior engineers, providing technical guidance and
peer reviews Document data pipelines, standards, and data product
specifications Professional Experience Deep understanding of ETL
frameworks, data lake design, and cloud-based architecture Hands-on
experience with cloud services including AWS Glue, Lambda, RDS, and
SageMaker, or their equivalents in other cloud environments Deep
understanding of ETL frameworks, data lake design, and cloud-based
architecture Familiarity with real-time and batch data processing
tools and methodologies Experience with data governance, security
compliance, and maintaining data quality standards. Employees in
this role are responsible for safeguarding sensitive information
and must adhere to all organizational security and privacy
policies, ensuring the protection, proper handling, and
confidentiality of data at all times. Strong proficiency in Python
and SQL $135,000 - $160,000 a year A salary commensurate with
background and experience will be offered. SteerBridge Strategies
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to
creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified
applicants and employees are treated with respect and
dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national
origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information,
sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with
disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require
assistance during the application process, we encourage you to
reach out so we can support your needs. We may use artificial
intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process,
such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing
responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not
replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made
by humans. If you would like more information about how your data
is processed, please contact us.
Keywords: SteerBridge, Silver Spring , Senior Data Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Vienna, Maryland
