Data Engineer (5688)

SMX Technologies

Sourced from SMX Technologies's careers site · verified 2 days ago

$103k–$172k US Full time 3+ years exp Posted November 3, 2026
Job description

 

SMX is hiring a Data Engineer responsible for architecting, building, testing, and maintaining the data infrastructure for our mission partners. You will be responsible for a mix of data modeling and backend data mesh work, including creating data queries and performing SQL work. The ideal candidate will analyze and organize raw data, build robust data systems, and explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability. This role involves collaborating with analytics and business teams to transform raw information from different sources into high-quality, accessible data pipelines.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, construct, test, and maintain highly scalable data management systems and robust ELT/ETL pipelines.  
  • Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from various sources using cloud technologies, with a strong focus on AWS Glue, Glue Catalog, and Step Functions.
  • Support data migration efforts and ETL functions.
  • Optimize database schemas and build systems to collect, validate, and prepare data.
  • Combine raw information from different sources to meet business and mission needs.
  • Work with analytics and business teams to understand data requirements and deliver production-ready datasets

Required Skills & Experience 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,
  • Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3 years of professional experience in a data engineering or backend software engineering role.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and data query creation.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services, specifically AWS Glue, Glue Catalog, and Step
  • Functions for data integration and workflow automation.
  • Experience with data modeling, data migration, and ETL functions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interface with customers

Desired Skills & Experience 

  • Experience supporting AI/ML pipelines, vectorization, or embedding generation
  • Experience with data governance, access controls, or sensitive data protection
  • Exposure to DevOps/CI-CD patterns for data workflows
  • MuleSoft implementation experience
  • Experience with real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures

 

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:
$103,000—$171,800 USD

 

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

Compensation (from employer):
The proposed salary for this position is: — 103,000 – 171,800 USD

Skills

  • SQL
  • AWS Glue
  • Glue Catalog
  • Step Functions
  • data modeling
  • ETL
  • AI/ML pipelines
  • data governance
  • DevOps/CI-CD
  • MuleSoft
  • real-time data streaming
  • data migration
About this role

Summary

Design, build, test, and maintain scalable data systems and pipelines using cloud and SQL technologies.

Job title

Data Engineer (5688)

Experience

3+ years

Industry

defense and government technology

Location

United States

Salary

$103k–$172k

Listed in the job description

Visa sponsorship

No known H-1B sponsorship

Management role

No

Posting history Reposted 1×
  1. Sep 29, 2026 First posted
  2. Oct 15, 2026 Removed from careers site Live 15 days
  3. Nov 3, 2026 Reposted
  4. Nov 3, 2026 Live now

As observed on the employer's careers site by ApplyAll. We show every change we've seen including removals.

What is ApplyAll?

ApplyAll applies to jobs for you

A done-for-you application service: our team + AI submit applications on your behalf, directly on employer career sites. Real interviews or your money back.

  1. 1 We review your profile (humans + AI).
  2. 2 We apply on employer sites on your behalf.
  3. 3 Interview requests land in your inbox.

Our customers have landed interviews and offers at:

2M+ applications sent Real interviews or your money back 4.8 on Trustpilot · 65 reviews
See how ApplyAll works  Premium service Apply For Me
Related searches