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Sr Azure Data Engineer Remote Blu Omega is seeking a Sr Azure Data Engineer to support the CDC/NCIRD enterprise data initiatives. This role is responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable cloud-based data solutions supporting mission-critical federal programs. The position involves developing and maintaining modern data pipelines and platforms across the Azure ecosystem, transforming structured and unstructured data from disparate sources into reliable, analytics-ready datasets. Program Overview This position supports CDC's mission to protect public health through advanced enterprise data and design support. Location: Remote Clearance / Suitability: Public Trust eligibility required Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and related Azure data services • Build and optimize enterprise data lake solutions using Azure Data Lake Storage, Delta Lake, and distributed data processing technologies • Transform and integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple sources into reliable, analytics-ready datasets • Design and optimize data models and database solutions across SQL and NoSQL technologies to support efficient query execution and scalable analytics • Develop and maintain data solutions supporting business intelligence, advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning workloads • Implement data quality controls, backend testing, monitoring, validation, and post-deployment quality checks across data pipelines and platforms • Automate data pipeline operations to improve scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency • Collaborate with engineers, developers, analysts, and stakeholders within Agile delivery teams to assess requirements and deliver mission-focused data solutions Required Qualifications • 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT workflows supporting analytics or machine learning workloads • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factory, and related Azure data services • 3+ years of experience working with database technologies such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB • 3+ years of experience applying data modeling techniques, including dimensional modeling and schemas optimized for analytical performance • Hands-on Databricks experience, including Lakeflow Jobs, Databricks Workflows, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Delta Tables, or Delta Sharing • Experience with NoSQL platforms such as Cosmos DB, Elasticsearch, or similar • Experience performing backend SQL/NoSQL testing, post-deployment validation, and data quality checks • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination Salary Range $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 Benefits & Perks • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers • 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies) • Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance, with additional voluntary options • Short-term and long-term disability options • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support and mental health resources • Telehealth and virtual care options • Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid federal holidays • Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits Company Overview Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. #LI-Remote #CJ

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Sr Azure Data Engineer
Program Overview
This position supports CDC's mission to protect public health through advanced enterprise data and design support.
Location: Remote
Clearance / Suitability: Public Trust eligibility required
Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and related Azure data services
Build and optimize enterprise data lake solutions using Azure Data Lake Storage, Delta Lake, and distributed data processing technologies
Transform and integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple sources into reliable, analytics-ready datasets
Design and optimize data models and database solutions across SQL and NoSQL technologies to support efficient query execution and scalable analytics
Develop and maintain data solutions supporting business intelligence, advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning workloads
Implement data quality controls, backend testing, monitoring, validation, and post-deployment quality checks across data pipelines and platforms
Automate data pipeline operations to improve scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency
Collaborate with engineers, developers, analysts, and stakeholders within Agile delivery teams to assess requirements and deliver mission-focused data solutions
8+ years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT workflows supporting analytics or machine learning workloads
3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factory, and related Azure data services
3+ years of experience working with database technologies such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
3+ years of experience applying data modeling techniques, including dimensional modeling and schemas optimized for analytical performance
Hands-on Databricks experience, including Lakeflow Jobs, Databricks Workflows, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Delta Tables, or Delta Sharing
Experience with NoSQL platforms such as Cosmos DB, Elasticsearch, or similar
Experience performing backend SQL/NoSQL testing, post-deployment validation, and data quality checks
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination
$150,000.00 - $165,000.00

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