Data Engineer

Position: Data Engineer Location: On-site at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) offices, in Falls Church, Virginia, or Ft. Collins, Colorado Clearance: Clearable (Public Trust) Objective: The primary objective of this engagement is to ensure the continued enhancement, as well as maintenance and operational support of ECOSphere, which includes its seamless integration with other systems/applications, by leveraging the expertise of highly qualified technical professionals. The focus is to ensure ECOSphere remains a secure, scalable, and efficient system that serves both internal USFWS users and the public. Requirements/Skills: • Experience with the design and implementation of ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data ingestion • Strong proficiency with Python, SQL, and Spark • Experience building pipelines in Databricks or distributed data processing platforms • Experience with the implementation, data validation, monitoring, and automated pipeline orchestration • Experience building and managing Lakehouse architectures • Experience with data optimization data storage, partitioning, and performance for analytics workloads • Experience with the Integration of data from multiple enterprise systems and external partners • Experience in data implementation, quality frameworks, and monitoring systems • Ability to support high availability and reliability of enterprise data pipelines • Experience with data modeling in complex data environments Candidate Should Demonstrate: • Ability to work in mission-driven scientific and regulatory environments • Experience collaborating with biologists, analysts, and federal program staff (helpful but not required) • Understanding of data governance and interagency data sharing About Inalab Consulting, Inc. Inalab Consulting is a leading Small Business IT solutions and strategy consulting firm focused on providing solutions that transform enterprise operations in the government and commercial sectors by dependably bridging the gap between business strategy and technology. The company was founded in 2005 and is a privately held company headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. We see technology as an efficient, economical means to an end, and are dedicated to crafting technical solutions that result in increasing interoperable, responsive, and cost-effective enterprises. We are totally focused on providing "Cost-effective Solutions" to our customers. Working at Inalab Consulting, Inc. Inalab is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. We provide our employees with competitive benefits, educational assistance, and career growth opportunities. Every employee is valued for their talents and contributions. We all take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the company. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions. With our company you will earn a highly competitive salary commensurate with your skill level and experience. You will also enjoy: • Minimum of two (2) weeks annual paid time off. • A comprehensive, company-paid medical, dental, and vision plan and life insurance. • 401K plan with a vesting schedule for company added contributions. Inalab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.