Job description
We are Skyward.
That is, a love for people, for improvement, for human advancement through information technology. We are a people-centered business with a desire to serve others. We are diverse and unified; creative and collaborative; a collection of complementary, not competing talents. And though on the surface we remain relaxed, beneath, a torrent of energy links us to our civic tech mission.
We stand by our values, and we won’t compromise on any of them.
Integrity: We’re conscientious, intentional, and empathetic. Our words and actions align. That’s our character. Please don’t ask us to play another part, we’re poor actors.
Compassionate: If we may borrow a quote from Theodore Roosevelt: “No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” Because our team is thoughtful and supportive, caring deeply for each other, our clients, and our work, this comes naturally.
Inquisitive: We remain students by failing openly and turning lessons into solutions.
Unconventional: For us, life isn’t what happens outside of work. Work happens inside of life and our culture erases the line often dividing the two.
Authentic: Made possible only because we embody the values listed above. We’re relaxed and fun yet intensely curious and driven. Team members are placed with thought, care, and precision to ensure that Trust, Truth, and Transparency continue to represent our brand.
Because of that, we continue Onward, Upward, and Skyward.
We need a Databricks Engineer.
Do you have a sixth sense for spotting rogue data anomalies and a borderline obsession with efficient pipelines? Maybe you’re the kind of person who reads release notes for fun and dreams in Spark jobs. If you’ve ever fist-pumped over a successfully optimized query, or if the phrase “data lakehouse” gives you butterflies, then we’re already fans. Stop debugging this job post in your head and just apply already.
Come join us if you’re motivated to learn from others, to learn from mistakes, to be part of a future-looking and growth-oriented team.
Let’s go Skyward together.
What you’ll do:
- Be part of a team that is supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by disseminating data to researchers who are studying ways to improve the quality and reduce the cost of care provided to chronically ill Medicare beneficiaries. (No big deal).
- Design, implement, and support the Databricks platform that will encompass technical and functional aspects, high availability, performance and manageability.
- Build and maintain Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes for data integration and transformation.
- Monitor data pipelines, identify issues, and implement solutions to ensure reliable data processing.
- Implement methods and techniques to transform data for various use cases, including data analysis and machine learning.
- Work with data scientists, analysts, and business users to understand their needs and deliver data solutions.
- Ensure Databricks platform is operated in a secure way, ensuring that identified vulnerabilities are addressed promptly.
What we’d like you to have:
- 3-5 years’ experience in data and systems engineering within a Linux environment.
- Strong knowledge of data architecture, tools, and best practices.
- Experience with data analytics, data warehousing, data engineering and ETL jobs.
- Proficiency in cloud-based infrastructure, specifically AWS.
- Practical knowledge using Apache Spark for data processing and transformation.
- Experience with SQL, Python, and R for data querying and transformation.
- Exposure to Machine Learning and AI frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies and principles.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams and present to stakeholders.
What would blow us away:
- You have previous experience supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. At Skyward, we’re focused on hiring individuals with the right skills and passion to grow, not just checking off every box.
And now the important part. What we offer you:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance (fully paid for employees)
- 15 days of paid leave
- 7 days of sick leave
- 2 days bereavement leave
- 11 paid Federal holidays
- Up to 40 hours for jury duty
- 401K with 4% employer contribution (and no vesting period)
- Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
- Company provided laptop
- $5,000 per year for professional development
- $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
- $2,000 referral bonus
- Life and disability insurance
- HSA and FSA
- Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Who says government work can’t be exciting!
$110,000 - $150,000 a year
We believe great work deserves great pay. That’s why we ensure our compensation is not only competitive but also fair and transparent, as required by Maryland law. Expect a salary that matches your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the table — because you’re worth it!
At Skyward, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or background, can thrive. We support flexible working hours and remote opportunities to help maintain a healthy work-life balance for all employees, including caregivers and those with unique needs.
Offers of employment with Skyward are contingent upon acceptable results of a background investigation.
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance due to the nature of our work as a government contractor.
