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Senior Data Engineer

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540 is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support mission-critical financial analytics initiatives within the DoW, including work on the War Data Platform ((WDP) formerly Advana) and broader warfighter data environments.

In this role, you’ll design and deliver end-to-end data solutions that power financial management and operational decision-making across complex DoW systems. You’ll work across Databricks and Palantir Foundry environments to build scalable data pipelines, develop production-grade data products, enable advanced analytics, and AI workflows for mission stakeholders.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in complex data environments, enjoys working directly with users, and can translate real-world requirements into scalable data solutions.

Location: Hybrid with 1-2 days per week onsite in Falls Church, VA
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active DoW Secret clearance
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
540 Internal Thrive Level: Senior Data Engineer

WHY 540?

540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone. We don’t just talk about innovation – we deliver it. We break down barriers, build impactful technology, and solve mission-critical problems.

HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT

  • Design and build scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, and Databricks (Spark) in support of financial management and operational analytics
  • Develop and maintain data products within Palantir Foundry, including pipelines, transforms, and user-facing workflows
  • Translate stakeholder and mission requirements into end-to-end technical solutions across Databricks and Foundry environments
  • Build and manage workflows and applications within Foundry to support operational and analytical use cases
  • Support development of financial analytics datasets used for DoD reporting and decision-making
  • Integrate and transform complex datasets from Advana and other DoD systems into production-ready data assets
  • Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across pipelines and workflows
  • Collaborate directly with mission stakeholders to understand evolving requirements and deliver impactful solutions
  • Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, providing technical guidance and establishing best practices
  • Manage and prioritize work using Agile methodologies, ensuring consistent delivery and alignment with mission needs
  • Contribute to architecture decisions and help define scalable patterns for data ingestion, transformation, and consumption 

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • 7+ years of data engineering or related experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with Databricks
  • Experience building and managing data pipelines in Python and Databricks
  • Experience working with Palantir Foundry, including building pipelines, workflows, or applications
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
  • Experience designing and implementing end-to-end data solutions based on user or stakeholder requirements
  • Experience working within DoW environments or supporting government programs
  • Experience working with Advana or similar large-scale government data platforms
  • Experience supporting financial management or financial analytics use cases
  • Experience leading or mentoring data engineering teams
  • Experience working in Agile environments and managing work across sprints
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders 

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Experience working with Warfighter or operational data platforms
  • Familiarity with Palantir Foundry application development patterns (Ontology, Code Repositories, Workshop, etc.)
  • Experience optimizing Spark jobs and Databricks performance
  • Experience with data governance, lineage, and access controls in enterprise environments
  • Experience integrating APIs and external data sources
  • Experience working with very large datasets (billions of records)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) 

BENEFITS & PERKS

  • Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
  • Health, dental and vision insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401k with employer match
  • Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability 
  • Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
  • Paid cloud developer accounts
  • Referral bonuses
  • HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches) 
  • Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
  • Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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