Hitachi Federal is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to lead enterprise data engineering delivery for customer-facing professional services engagements. If you enjoy turning customer objectives into scalable architectures, mentoring engineers, and solving complex integration and performance challenges, this onsite role in Washington, VA (DC on client site) provides the chance to build and optimize real-world data solutions while contributing to service offerings.

This position carries an expected annual salary range of USD 160,000 to 205,000. The role also may be eligible for Hitachi Federal’s annual incentive (bonus) program, where applicable, under company policies and plan provisions.

What you’ll do

Lead technical delivery of complex professional services engagements from design through implementation.
Design enterprise-scale data engineering solutions aligned to customer business and technical requirements.
Facilitate architecture workshops, technical planning sessions, and solution reviews.
Translate customer business objectives into scalable technical solutions and act as the primary technical escalation point during delivery.
Drive customer success through high-quality solution implementation and technical leadership, consistently meeting expectations for quality, professionalism, and technical excellence.
Deliver enterprise data engineering, data integration, and object storage solutions.
Partner with Project Managers to keep projects on schedule, within scope, and aligned to customer expectations.
Review Statements of Work (SOWs), technical design documents, delivery checklists, and implementation plans.
Create customer-facing architecture documentation, implementation guides, and technical deliverables; communicate project status and technical risks to both customers and internal stakeholders.
Design and develop Java-based applications, APIs, integrations, and automation, including reusable software components, plugins, and integration frameworks.
Build scalable data pipelines and orchestration workflows, including RESTful API integrations between enterprise systems.
Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability; troubleshoot complex enterprise software and infrastructure issues.
Support growth of Hitachi Federal service offerings through learning, proof-of-concept initiatives, technology evaluations, and internal lab development.
Recommend improvements to increase delivery quality and operational efficiency.
Mentor junior engineers across the Professional Services organization and provide technical guidance; participate in knowledge sharing through documentation and training.
Collaborate with Sales Engineers during customer pursuits and technical presentations, and partner with Product, Support, and Engineering teams to resolve complex customer issues.

What you bring

Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance required.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 8 years of enterprise software engineering, data engineering, or professional services consulting experience.
Proven experience leading technical implementation projects within enterprise environments.
Experience designing enterprise-scale data architectures and integrations.
Strong customer-facing consulting and communication skills, including the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Technologies you may work with

Java, Multi-threaded programming, REST APIs, JAX-WS, XML, JSON, SQL, Bash scripting, S3, Hitachi Content Platform, Centera, data migration methodologies, enterprise data integration, data orchestration, API-based integrations, Linux, Git, Maven, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Apache Spark, Solr, SDLC, object-oriented design, design patterns, CI/CD best practices, configuration management, Hitachi Content Intelligence (HCI), AI and machine learning data pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, AWS, Azure, Terraform, Microsoft Graph APIs, SharePoint integrations, Exchange integrations, Microsoft Work Folder Server APIs.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with one or more of: Hitachi Content Platform (HCP), Hitachi Content Intelligence (HCI), AI and machine learning data pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), Terraform, Microsoft Graph APIs, SharePoint integrations, Exchange integrations, Microsoft Work Folder Server APIs.
Security+ certification (or ability to obtain).

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Professional Development and Training Opportunities
Wellness and Employee Recognition Programs

Federal contractor statement

As a federal contractor, Hitachi Federal complies with all applicable federal contractor requirements, including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action obligations. Certain positions may require U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance or other government eligibility requirements. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should notify the People & Culture team.

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