Senior Data Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Nov 13, 2025
The Enterprise Data Engineer will play a pivotal role in enabling data-driven decision-making by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data infrastructure and systems across the enterprise environment. This position requires expertise in data architecture, data organization, data pipelines, analytics platforms, and cloud-based solutions to ensure efficient and secure data access for stakeholders. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and collaborate with business units to optimize data processing, ensure data integrity, and support enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.This principle near term emphasis will be supporting a funded 2026 IRAD focused on large data organization and quality processes to facilitate downstream AI tool implementation.Additionally, the position supports solutioning data architectures for current and future AMD customer base to support digital transformation, proposal solutioning for data architecture tasks, as well as design and implementation of data architectures as part of direct customer support. Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to: Support IRAD Project Lead to develop and implement data meta-tags to meet IRAD technical goals Working closely with the AMD Digital ecosystem lead, design, develop, and maintain scalable data systems, including data warehouses, data lakes, and big data platforms to enable customer digital transformation requirements. Optimize data storage solutions by building robust architectures that meet modern enterprise requirements. Support digital ecosystem and data solutioning to support digital transformation capture activities Provide technical approaches for data -centric solutioning as part of the proposal effort. Design and implement efficient data models for structured and unstructured data. Optimize data storage strategies, including partitioning and indexing, to improve query performance and reduce costs. Ensure pipelines are optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability to handle large-scale datasets with integrated security measures, such as encryption, authentication, and automated vulnerability scanning. Lead the migration of on-premises data to Microsoft Azure cloud environments, maintaining clear documentation of data pipelines, and governance processes for sustainability and knowledge transfer. Track the performance of data pipelines and workflows. Identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations to improve data processing efficiency and reduce downtime. Interface with MTSI customers on data -centric efforts to define and implement customer requirements Collaborate with business teams, analytics managers, data scientists, and IT teams to align enterprise data solutions with organizational goals. Occasional travel to MTSI offices and events throughout country Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Science, or a related field. 5+ years of relevant experience Active Secret Clearance Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Hands on experience with proven results delivering executable solutions for "Big Data" commercial or DoD challenges Expertise in Azure services like Azure Synapse, OneLake, and Data Factory for building scalable data pipelines. Knowledge of Azure security practices, including data encryption, access control, and compliance with data governance frameworks. Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, Java) and familiarity with data modeling tools such as Cameo, EASparx, ETL processes, and cloud platforms (like Azure or AWS). Proven experience in integrating data from various sources into unified data models, ensuring that the architecture supports efficient data flow and accessibility with an understanding of medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers) for organizing data in Azure. Demonstrated experience with UAF, DoDAF, or other architecture frameworks and related tools and the ability to interpret and work witharchitecture artifacts. Solid understanding of data modeling, data warehousing concepts, and data governance practices with ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with Cloud providers (AWS, Google, etc.), Databricks, or other industry data platforms. #LI-AS1 Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.