Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

Apache Airflow Apache NiFi Data Architecture Database Tuning Data Modeling ASP.NET Data Transformation Python (Programming Language) C# (Programming Language) Cloud Computing +17 more

Other Skills

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Communication

Roles & Responsibilities

Strong experience building ETL/data pipelines without relying solely on ETL tools
Deep SQL and PostgreSQL performance tuning experience
Experience migrating systems to AWS and modernizing legacy data environments
Experience writing data services in Python, C#, or ASP.NET

Requirements:

Own the design and evolution of our ETL and data pipeline architecture
Build ingestion and transformation services using Python, ASP.NET, and SQL
Lead the migration from custom ETL processes to modern tools like NiFi and Airflow
Create data pipelines that power analytics, reporting, and operational systems

Zapata Technology

About Zapata Technology

We save lives by providing America’s soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines with the technology and intelligence they need to serve and defend our nation from its enemies.Our small business set-asides are: 8(a), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), and SDB. We are a software solutions company focused purely on the U.S. Federal market.Our incredible team promotes and aggressively facilitates the cost-effective integration of technology to enhance organizational performance in the areas of emerging technologies, information technology, intelligence and cyber solutions. Our employees are dedicated and ethical, holding the latest industry technical certifications and credentials and maintaining active Security Clearances.At Zapata Technology, we realize that our contributions are critical to helping our customers and teammates successfully meet their critical goals and mission objectives. Whether conducting business in the United States or overseas, Zapata Technology is the strategic partner of choice.To learn more about Zapata Technology, view our corporate capabilities.Please take a look at our great culture.“We save lives.” –Randall Zapata, President

Company type: SME

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

Referral Eligible

Zapata Technology is hiring a Software / Data Engineer to own and modernize a mission-critical data ecosystem. This is not a “run the pipeline” role — this is a build the next generation data platform role. You’ll take an environment currently powered by custom ASP.NET apps, Postgres stored procedures, and legacy VBA scripts and architect the transition to modern, scalable ETL and orchestration frameworks like Apache NiFi and Airflow. If you enjoy untangling complex data systems, designing clean pipelines, and turning “it works but no one knows how” into “it’s automated, documented, and scalable” — this role is for you.

100% Remote

What You’ll Actually Do (Job Functions)

Own the design and evolution of our ETL and data pipeline architecture
Replace fragile VBA and ad-hoc scripts with robust, testable data workflows
Design high-performance Postgres data models, queries, and stored procedures
Build ingestion and transformation services using Python, ASP.NET, and SQL
Lead the migration from custom ETL processes to modern tools (NiFi, Airflow)
Create data pipelines that power analytics, reporting, and operational systems
Improve data quality, observability, and governance across the platform
Partner with stakeholders to translate messy requirements into clean data solutions
Document and automate everything so the system scales beyond any one person

The Environment Today

Custom ASP.NET data ingestion apps
Heavy Postgres logic and stored procedures
Legacy VBA automation that needs to be retired
Growing need for cloud migration and modern orchestration

The Environment You’ll Help Build

Python-driven pipelines
Apache NiFi / Airflow orchestration
Clean Postgres architecture
AWS-based data infrastructure
Scalable, observable ETL workflows

What We’re Looking For (Job Requirements)

Strong experience building ETL/data pipelines without relying solely on ETL tools
Deep SQL and Postgres performance tuning experience
Experience writing data services in Python, C#, or ASP.NET
Experience modernizing legacy data environments
Comfort owning architecture decisions and working independently
Experience migrating systems to AWS
Familiarity with Spark, Databricks, or distributed processing is a plus
Shell scripting and automation experience
Experience working in Agile teams
4+ years of software or data engineering experience
Strong SQL and database design background
Experience building and maintaining ETL processes

Why Engineers Like This Role

You get real ownership of architecture decisions
You are hired to modernize, not maintain
High impact, visible work that affects the entire organization
Freedom to introduce modern tooling and best practices
Remote flexibility with a team that values autonomy
A rare opportunity to rebuild a data platform the right way

Position Type

Full time position

Clearance:

This position requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Zapata Technology, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Zapata Technology, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation to applicants who are veterans or who have disabilities and are unable to fully use our company application system. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Christina Hall, EEO Coordinator at Zapata Technology. 706-955-4809

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