Full Stack Data Engineer

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County and headquartered in Huntsville, AL with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!
Job Title
Full Stack Data Engineer
Location
Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)
Colorado - Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, CO 80840 US
Job Description
Job Description:
Torch Technologies, a 100% employee-owned company, has a new and exciting opportunity to add a Full Stack Data Engineer to our team. You will be an essential member of a cross-functional, multi-disciplined team performing data integration and data analytics (including model-based analytics) to support decision-making for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The successful candidate will enjoy working as a member of a team of highly skilled professionals in an Agile environment to solve complex technical problems.
Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy data pipelines and architectures
• Create conceptual, logical, and physical models including but not limited to data dictionaries, data flows, and data model designs
• Integrate multiple data sources for digital integration and decision support
• Provide Data Engineering support to software development, systems engineering, and analysis teams
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership
• Ensure data security and compliance

Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• 5-10 years' experience in Data Engineering or related field, including experience working the front-end and the back-end of data applications
• Intermediate or better proficiency in SQL
• Thorough understanding of data security principles, agile methodologies, and best practices in software development and data operations.
• Experience in data operations, data governance and data management, including data cataloging, metadata management, and data lineage.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to data security and privacy (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Energetic, motivated, self-starting, proactive

Preferred Qualifications:

• UML experience
• SPARQL and Python experience
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban environment
• Knowledge of MDA organization, processes, and procedures
• Understanding of the Missile Defense System, particularly Groundbased Midcourse Defense (GMD)

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Security Clearance: minimum Secret
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Huntsville, AL or Colorado Springs, CO (Customer site and Hybrid)
Travel: Yes, Huntsville, AL - >10%; Colorado Springs, CO - 10-15%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Salary Range - Colorado: $120,000 - $130,000
The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.
Benefits:
Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.
Applying to Torch Technologies:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.
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