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Data Platform Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$70K - $80K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Data Platform Engineer
Xcellent Technology Solutions (XTS)
• Help design, support, and evolve the data infrastructure for environmental research. • Work closely with federal stakeholders and technical teams to translate data orchestration needs. • Manage PostgreSQL databases, optimize SQL based workflows, and support Python driven automation and CI/CD pipelines. • Contribute to improving observability, reliability, and operational performance across data pipelines. • Help engineer the platform that keeps high value environmental data moving, accessible, and trusted.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology
- Experience writing efficient SQL, managing PostgreSQL databases, and handling large datasets to ensure accurate and high-performance data processing
- Proficient in Python for automating data workflows and improving data management efficiency
- Experience with CI/CD practices, including automating database provisioning and using GitLab or GitHub for version control and deployment workflows
- Comfortable using AWS services such as EC2, S3, and RDS to deploy, manage, and scale cloud-based applications and databases
- Desired: AWS and ArcGIS certifications demonstrating expertise in cloud and geospatial technologies
Benefits
- Customizable healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off (PTO), 11 federal holidays, and a matching 401(k) plan.
- Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, cancer insurance, and even pet insurance.
- Continuous training and career advancement opportunities
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