Sr Data Engineer

Position: Sr Data Enginer 

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid, local to DMV area only)

Duration: 12 months+

Please Note that this position is HYBRID

The client is looking for a senior data engineer for its data modernization efforts associated with its Medicaid data ecosystem.
 

1. Position Purpose

The Senior Data Engineer serves as the primary technical engine for the agency's Medicaid data ecosystem. This role is unique: it requires a high-level mastery of our current legacy environment—characterized by SSIS ETL processes managed via Team Foundation Server (TFS)—while actively spearheading the execution of our cloud modernization roadmap. Under the direction of the Lead Data Warehouse Solution Architect, you will ensure the stability of current Medicaid reporting while building the future-state Azure Synapse and Databricks Lakehouse.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Legacy Maintenance & Operational Excellence (Current State)

• ETL Management: Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify complex SSIS packages handling high-volume Medicaid claims, provider, and member data.
• Version Control: Manage code deployments and branching strategies within TFS, ensuring continuous integration of legacy SQL assets.
• Legacy Reporting Support: Support and optimize SSRS report queries and SSAS tabular/multidimensional models to ensure federal and state compliance reporting remains uninterrupted.

B. Modernization & Migration Execution (Future State)

• Cloud Development: Implement \"Medallion Architecture\" (Bronze/Silver/Gold) using Azure Databricks (PySpark/SQL) as designed by the Lead Architect.
• Pipeline Refactoring: Lead the transition of legacy SSIS logic into Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Databricks notebooks.
• DevOps Transformation: Facilitate the migration of source control and CI/CD pipelines from TFS to Azure DevOps (Git).
• Synapse Integration: Build and tune Dedicated and Serverless SQL Pools within Azure Synapse to facilitate advanced analytics and AI-readiness.

C. Data Governance & Security

• Medicaid Compliance: Implement Row-Level Security (RLS) and automated data masking for PHI/PII in accordance with HIPAA, CMS MARS-E, and NIST standards.
• Data Quality: Develop automated data validation frameworks to ensure data parity between legacy SQL systems and the new Cloud Lakehouse.

3. Competencies for Success

• Technical Agility: The ability to pivot between a 10-year-old SSIS package and a modern Databricks Spark job in the same day.
• Collaboration: Ability to take high-level architectural blueprints from the Lead Architect and translate them into high-performance, production-ready code.
• Attention to Detail: Absolute precision in Medicaid data handling, where an error in logic can impact member benefits or federal funding.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

1. Leads the adoption or implementation of an advanced technology or platform.

2. Expert on the functionality or usage of a particular system, platform, or technology product.

3. Serves as a consultant to clients, guiding the efficient use or adoption of a particular IT product or platform.

4. Creates implementation, testing, and/or integration plans.

5. Demonstrates expertise in a particular IT platform or service, allowing for maximum IT investment.

Minimum Education/ Certification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience

Training or certification in a particular product or IT platform/service, as required

Required/Desired Skills

Candidates must have ALL the “Required” skills in order to be considered for the position. “Desired” or “Highly Desired” skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.  

Skill Matrix (Please fill the last two columns of this matrix)