Federal Data Engineer
Job description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Federal Data Engineer serves as the technical lead responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, and optimizing enterprise data engineering solutions for Hitachi Federal customers.
This highly customer-facing role partners with Project Managers, Solution Architects, Sales Engineers, and customer technical teams to deliver complex professional services engagements leveraging Hitachi's Data Intelligence portfolio.
The successful candidate combines strong software engineering and enterprise data engineering expertise with consulting skills to architect scalable solutions, mentor junior engineers, develop new service offerings, and deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
Job Location: DC On Client Site
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Leadership
- Lead the technical delivery of complex professional services engagements from design through implementation.
- Design enterprise-scale data engineering solutions that meet customer business and technical requirements.
- Lead customer architecture workshops, technical planning sessions, and solution reviews.
- Translate customer business objectives into scalable technical solutions.
- Serve as the primary technical escalation point throughout project delivery.
- Drive customer success through high-quality solution implementation and technical leadership.
Professional Services Delivery
- Deliver enterprise data engineering, data integration, and object storage solutions.
- Partner closely with Project Managers to ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned to customer expectations.
- Review Statements of Work (SOWs), technical design documents, delivery checklists, and implementation plans.
- Develop customer-facing architecture documentation, implementation guides, and technical deliverables.
- Communicate project status and technical risks to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Consistently exceed customer expectations for quality, professionalism, and technical excellence.
Solution Design & Development
- Design and develop Java-based applications, APIs, integrations, and automation solutions.
- Develop reusable software components, plugins, and integration frameworks.
- Design scalable enterprise data pipelines and data orchestration workflows.
- Implement RESTful API integrations between enterprise systems.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Troubleshoot complex enterprise software and infrastructure issues.
Innovation & Service Development
- Learn and deliver new Hitachi Federal service offerings.
- Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives and technology evaluations.
- Develop repeatable implementation methodologies and best practices.
- Contribute to internal lab development and service innovation.
- Recommend improvements that increase delivery quality and operational efficiency.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the Professional Services organization.
- Collaborate with Sales Engineers during customer pursuits and technical presentations.
- Partner with Product, Support, and Engineering teams to resolve complex customer issues.
- Support knowledge sharing through documentation, training sessions, and peer mentoring.
- Foster strong customer relationships built on trust and technical credibility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
- 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
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Required Technical Skills
Candidates should demonstrate expertise in several of the following technologies:
Programming
- Java
- Multi-threaded programming
- REST APIs
- JAX-WS
- XML
- JSON
- SQL
- Bash scripting
Data Engineering
- Enterprise object storage technologies (S3, Hitachi Content Platform, Centera)
- Data migration methodologies
- Enterprise data integration
- Data orchestration
- API-based integrations
Enterprise Platforms
- Linux
- Git
- Maven
- Elasticsearch
- PostgreSQL
- Apache Spark
- Solr
Software Engineering
- Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Object-oriented design
- Design patterns
- CI/CD best practices
- Configuration management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- 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)
Success Profile
The ideal candidate is:
- A trusted technical advisor who builds credibility with customers.
- Comfortable leading enterprise implementations from architecture through deployment.
- Passionate about mentoring others and developing technical talent.
- Able to communicate equally well with executives, project managers, and engineers.
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn emerging technologies.
- Driven to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Why Join Hitachi Federal?
At Hitachi Federal, you'll work alongside some of the industry's brightest technical professionals delivering innovative solutions that directly support federal missions. We invest in our employees through continuous learning, leadership development, and meaningful career growth opportunities while fostering a collaborative culture recognized as a Top Workplace.
If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges and helping customers unlock the value of their data, we'd love to hear from you.
Compensation
Expected Hiring Range: $160,000-$205,000 annually
Hitachi Federal is committed to providing equitable, competitive, and market-based compensation. The expected hiring range listed above represents the anticipated salary range for a qualified candidate at the time of posting and has been established in good faith based on the requirements of the position.
Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to:
- Relevant knowledge, skills, and experience
- Technical expertise and specialized qualifications
- Education, certifications, and professional credentials
- Scope and complexity of prior experience
- Internal equity
- Market data and geographic considerations (where applicable)
- Business needs and budget considerations
This position may also be eligible to participate in Hitachi Federal's annual incentive (bonus) program, where applicable, in accordance with company policies and plan provisions.
Benefits
Hitachi Federal offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits may include:
- 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
Benefit eligibility and program offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.
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.
About us
Great careers start with growth and innovation and here at HV Federal, our mission is to deliver insights that power smarter businesses and inspire social innovation solutions for a healthier, safer future. The key to our innovation is our people -- our culture values respect, diversity, and collaboration. Join our Hitachi family and together, let’s lead the way to extraordinary!
Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives
Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.