Key Facts

Remote From:

Washington (USA)

Category: Data Engineer

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

SQL (Programming Language) Microsoft Azure Python (Programming Language) Data Modeling Data Visualization AWS Cost Management Data Lakes Infrastructure as Code (IaC) CI/CD

Other Skills

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Collaboration
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field; OR 10 years of experience in the same fields
Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP) preferred
Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience in maintaining SQL databases and performing advanced SQL and T-SQL operations
Minimum three (3) years of hands-on experience with Azure Synapse and Azure Machine Learning

Requirements:

Develop new datasets to support fraud identification, audits, and investigations
Optimize the performance of common database queries
Create and implement data models to improve database efficiency and usability
Develop, optimize, and maintain ELT/ETL pipelines

Alta Technology Group

About Alta Technology Group

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Company type: Scaleup

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

Summary:
Razor is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to support a long term, 100% Remote federal government contract. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data solutions in a cloud-based environment. This position focuses on database management, ETL/ELT pipeline development, data modeling, and performance optimization, with an emphasis on leveraging Azure data services and modern data stack tools to support fraud detection, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives.

Education & Certification Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field; OR
10 years of experience in the same fields
Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP) preferred

Clearance Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship required
Must be eligible for Public Trust/background investigation
100% REMOTE

Responsibilities:

Develop new datasets to support fraud identification, audits, and investigations
Optimize the performance of common database queries
Create and implement data models to improve database efficiency and usability
Propose and implement architectural improvements to reduce cloud costs
Develop, optimize, and maintain ELT/ETL pipelines
Monitor pipelines to ensure performance and regular data updates
Collaborate with Cloud Architects to develop new methods of accessing and transporting data
Assist in the development of dashboards and reports for data visualization and storytelling
Support ingestion, transformation, and configuration of data in cloud-based data lakes or warehouses
Analyze and structure unstructured and semi-structured data from SQL and data lake environments
Partner with data architecture teams to author SOPs for Azure asset creation, maintenance, and monitoring

Qualifications:

Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience in:
- Maintaining SQL databases and performing advanced SQL and T-SQL operations
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining ETL/ELT processes in cloud-based analytics environments
Minimum three (3) years of hands-on experience in:
- Working with Azure Synapse and Azure Machine Learning within a modern data stack
- Data manipulation using Python with Pandas (required); experience with PySpark or Polars preferred
Experience developing reusable and modular code

Desired Skills:

Experience implementing pipelines and infrastructure using code-first approaches (Python SDK, CLI, REST APIs, or Infrastructure as Code tools)
Experience with source control and CI/CD workflows
Familiarity with AI coding assistants and large language model (LLM) integration patterns

Employer Information: Razor is an EEO Employer. Razor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits Overview: Razor offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(k) with company match, professional development opportunities, and other competitive benefits designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.