Peraton’s Risk Decision Group (RDG) is seeking a **Database Engineer** to help build scalable data pipelines and systems that support critical national security missions. You’ll design and maintain ETL/ELT workflows using SQL, Python, and orchestration tools like Airflow or Dagster, all within cloud-native environments.
- Company: Peraton
- Job ID: 2025-158714
- Location: 100% Remote, U.S. Citizenship Required
- Clearance: Ability to obtain & maintain T5/SSBI clearance
- Salary Range: $66,000 – $106,000/year
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL and Python (DBT, Pandas, PySpark)
- Architect traceable data workflows using Airflow, Prefect, or Dagster
- Manage cloud-native databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)
- Optimize data systems for performance, reliability, and scalability
- Deploy backend APIs (e.g., FastAPI) in containerized environments
- Implement data governance and monitor quality/security best practices
- Maintain data lineage and technical documentation
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain T5/SSBI clearance
- Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience, or Master’s + 3 years
- Proficiency in SQL and Python for data engineering tasks
- Experience with deployable orchestration frameworks and modular workflow design
- Strong database architecture skills across both relational and NoSQL systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Agile settings
Preferred Skills
- Container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- DevOps/CI-CD experience
- Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, or compliance frameworks
- Experience with Data warehousing tools like Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery
- Background in mission-driven enterprise environments
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