accenturefederalservicesColumbia, MD
Data Engineer
$103,200 per year
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$103,200 per year
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
What you’ll do:
Platform Deployment & ManagementDeploy and configure Open Metadata using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts
Manage infrastructure across cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) or on-premises environments
Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or similar tools
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and system scalability
Data Integration & ConnectivityConfigure and maintain connectors for diverse data sources including databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server), data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift), BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI), and pipeline orchestrators (Airflow, dbt)
Develop custom connectors and integrations using Python
Implement and monitor metadata ingestion workflows
Troubleshoot connectivity and data lineage issues
Database & Search AdministrationAdminister MySQL/PostgreSQL metadata store including backup, recovery, and performance tuning
Manage Elasticsearch for search functionality and optimize query performance
Monitor database health and implement scaling strategies
Security & ComplianceConfigure authentication mechanisms (SSO, OAuth, LDAP/Active Directory)
Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and data access policies
Ensure encryption at rest and in transit
Maintain compliance with data governance standards and regulations
Monitoring & OperationsSet up monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, and logging tools
Track system performance, ingestion metrics, and data quality indicators
Respond to incidents and perform root cause analysis
Create and maintain operational documentation and runbooks
Collaboration & SupportPartner with data stewards, engineers, and analysts to understand metadata requirements
Train users on data catalog features and best practices
Support data governance initiatives and policy implementation
Participate in change management and platform upgrades
What you’ll need:
3 years' experience in data engineering or platform engineering roles
Prior experience with data catalog platforms (e.g.: Open Metadata, Collibra, Alation, etc.)
Knowledge of data warehouse and lake architectures
Knowledge of cloud platforms or Kubernetes (e.g.: CKA, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.)
Experience with data pipeline tools (e.g.: Apache Airflow, GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
Bonus Points if you have:
Ability to communicate design solutions with development/engineering team and customer
Experience with data governance, data normalization or metadata management initiatives
Building out and using CI/CD pipelines
Experience with standard AI models and practices
Understanding of loop logic and lang graph
Cleared :Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance and a willingness to sit for a polygraph
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
$103,200 - $196,400 USD
What We BelieveAs a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respe
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