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Role Description

540 is seeking a Data Engineer to join the Advana team supporting the MHS Caduceus program. In this role, you’ll help build and maintain the Financial Management Data Analytics stream supporting the Defense Health Program portfolio. You’ll work hands-on with complex DoD and DHA data to develop scalable data products that provide actionable financial insight. This role focuses on delivering production-ready data capabilities that support mission-critical healthcare and financial decision-making.

Location: Remote, with preference for candidates located near Arlington, VA for occasional in-person client meetings

Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active DoD Secret clearance

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree

540 Internal Thrive Level: Data Engineer II or III

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data engineering or related experience
• Strong Python experience
• Experience engaging with clients and/or stakeholders
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes
• Experience working with Databricks or similar modern data platforms
• Experience consuming data via APIs
• Familiarity with Git-based development workflows
• Comfortable working in terminal / command-line environments
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau or similar)

Requirements

• AWS cloud experience
• Experience working with very large datasets (billions of records)
• Experience with Palantir Foundry
• Experience building, deploying and managing Tableau dashboards
• Experience working with Advana data environments
• GitLab experience
• Experience working with DoD systems
• Experience working with financial systems

Benefits

• Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
• Health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
• Paid cloud developer accounts
• Referral bonuses
• HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
• Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
• Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets