[Remote] Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. They are seeking a Data Engineer to support a federal agency background investigation and personnel vetting program by designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and optimize data pipelines, data services, and data integration solutions within AWS GovCloud environments
• Support migration of legacy data into modernized platform environments
• Develop and maintain APIs, ETL/ELT processes, and file-based integrations with internal and external government systems
• Perform data modeling, database design, schema modifications, and database performance optimization
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, integrity, and consistency across Personnel Vetting Management, Adjudication, and Appeals datasets
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues, coordinate remediation efforts with data providers, and implement preventative data quality controls
• Support data governance activities, data requests, reporting requirements, and audit readiness efforts
• Develop automated data validation, monitoring, and reconciliation processes
• Support database replication, backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations activities
• Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, product owners, and security teams within a SAFe Agile environment
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure software delivery practices
• Create and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, architecture artifacts, and database design documentation
• Support compliance with RMF, Zero Trust, NIST, DoD IL5, and cybersecurity requirements

Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, Database Engineer, Data Integration Engineer, or related role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience designing and maintaining enterprise-scale relational databases
• Strong SQL development and database optimization experience
• Experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native data architectures
• Experience developing ETL/ELT pipelines and API integrations
• Experience with data governance, data quality, and master data management concepts
• Experience supporting Agile and DevSecOps environments
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting federal government programs (DoD, Intelligence Community, DHS, or similar)
• Experience with AWS GovCloud and IL5 environments
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or cloud-native database services
• Experience with Python, Java, or other modern programming languages
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar tools
• Knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust, and cybersecurity compliance requirements
• Familiarity with personnel security, adjudication, continuous vetting, or trusted workforce programs
• Any of the following certifications: AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Security+ or equivalent DoD 8140/8570 certification, or Certified Scrum Practitioner or SAFe certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Professional Development Training Reimbursement

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