Job Description
Capital Technology Group provides expert consulting services software development, digital transformation, human-centered design, data analytics and visualization, and cybersecurity.
Our multidisciplinary teams use agile methodologies to rapidly and incrementally deliver value in close collaboration with our clients. For over a decade, we have been trusted by both federal and commercial clients to solve complex, mission-critical business challenges. The quality of our work has been recognized by our partners and peers through our inclusion in the Digital Services Coalition, a group of forward- thinking firms recognized for excellence in delivering IT services.
Client Requirements:
applicants
MUST BE
US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
The CTG Experience
At Capital Technology Group (CTG), our teams are passionate about modernizing how the federal government delivers software. We partner with federal agencies to build secure, scalable, and mission-driven solutions that make a meaningful impact on millions of people.
Recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace in 2025 and 2026.
CTG fosters a culture rooted in our core values. Our values guide how we work together and support one another, creating an environment where employees feel trusted, empowered, and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.
About the Role
CTG is seeking a
Lead Data Engineer
to design, build, and maintain scalable, efficient data pipelines and systems following modern data engineering best practices. The Lead Data Engineer will partner with other Data Engineers to evaluate and prototype new tools and technologies, assess associated risks and benefits, and deliver exceptional value to our clients.
You Will Get To
Design, build, and maintain scalable
data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data models
using
Python, Apache Spark (PySpark), SQL (PostgreSQL), and AWS Glue .
Develop and optimize
AWS-native
data platforms leveraging
AWS Glue, Amazon EMR, Amazon MWAA (Apache Airflow), Amazon S3, RDS, and CloudWatch .
Build high-performance ingestion, transformation, and orchestration workflows for structured and semi-structured data using
Apache Iceberg and Parquet .
Design and optimize analytical data platforms using
Amazon Athena, Trino, Hive, OpenSearch, and enterprise data catalog technologies .
Build
AI-enabled
data solutions using
Amazon Bedrock ,
RAG pipelines , and
vector search
technologies including
Amazon S3 Vectors
and
OpenSearch vector indexes .
Develop cloud infrastructure using
CloudFormation (Infrastructure as Code) ,
GitHub
and enterprise
CI/CD
pipelines.
Improve the reliability, scalability, performance, and maintainability of enterprise data platforms through monitoring, troubleshooting, automation, and continuous optimization.
Support mission-critical analytics and reporting solutions within large-scale
AWS-based federal data environments , implementing solutions that comply with
FedRAMP
and
NIST SP 800-53
security controls.
Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, architecture discussions, and code reviews while promoting engineering best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an
Agile
environment to define requirements, deliver high-quality data solutions, and communicate technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Who You Are
A strategic data engineer who enjoys designing sophisticated systems and solving challenging problems
Strong experience in modern cloud-based solution design
Comfortable balancing business needs with technical constraints and long-term strategy
A strong communicator
Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of professional experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related fields
Strong hands-on experience with:
Apache Spark (PySpark) required ,
Python ,
SQL, Relational Databases
for large-scale data engineering, ETL/ELT development, data transformation, and data modeling.
AWS Glue ,
Amazon EMR ,
Amazon MWAA (Apache Airflow) ,
AWS Lambda ,
Amazon S3 ,
Amazon RDS.
Developing scalable
data pipelines ,
workflow orchestration , and
data integration
solutions across enterprise environments.
Working with modern data lake technologies and data formats such as
Parquet
and
Iceberg .
Designing and optimizing solutions using relational and NoSQL databases
Building reliable, high-performance data platforms through
performance tuning ,
system optimization , and enterprise-scale
ETL/ELT
architectures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working in Agile, iterative software development environments
Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and domain knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences
Nice to Have
Experience supporting analytics, data engineering, or modernization initiatives for
financial regulators,
capital markets, or other highly regulated environments is a plus.
Experience with Apache Iceberg
and modern data lakehouse architectures.
Experience working with
unstructured data processing , including document/text processing, embeddings, vector search, and LLM-based data solutions.
Exposure to integrating
LLMs and generative AI capabilities
into enterprise data pipelines and platforms.
Experience designing data architectures that support
both structured and unstructured data at scale.
Salary
We are committed to offering a competitive salary for this position, with an estimated range of
$165k to $225k annually.
Please note that this range is intended to provide a general idea of what to expect; however, the final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors. The stated range is not a guarantee and is subject to change.
Full Time Employee Benefits
Remote Work
(Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
Competitive Compensation Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with 4% matching
Liberal PTO vacation policy
Generous Annual Continuing Education
Annual Wellness Budget
Bonus Incentive Programs
(Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)
Thanks for your interest in Capital Technology Group!
Capital Technology Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Tags
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