Lead Data Platform Engineer

Senior • On-site

Pittsburgh, PA

Company Description

Govini transforms Defense Acquisition from an outdated manual process to a software-driven strategic advantage for the United States. Our flagship product, Ark, supports Supply Chain, Science and Technology, Production, Sustainment, Logistics, and Modernization teams with AI-enabled Applications and best-in-class data to more rapidly imagine, develop, and field the capabilities we need. Today, the national security community and every branch of the military rely on Govini to enable faster and more informed Acquisition decisions.

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced data platform engineer who shares our passion and obsession with quality. You'll be a core member of our product and engineering team dedicated to helping our clients replace time-consuming, manual processes to reach informed, real-time decisions about government markets, competitors, and agency relationships. We need a skilled and dedicated engineer to join our team to lead us in uncovering truth and meaning in data. You must be hands-on with a strong understanding of both data platforms and cloud infrastructure. You must also have strong interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally across internal teams as well as directly with end users and Govini platform SMEs.

In order to do this job well, you must be a curious and eager problem solver with a hunger for delivering high-quality data solutions. You have a passion for great work and nothing less than your best will do. You share our intolerance of mediocrity and produce simple solutions to complex problems. Knowing there are always multiple answers to a problem, you know how to engage in a constructive dialogue to find the best path forward.

This role is a full-time position located out of our office in Pittsburgh, PA.

This role may require up to 10% travel

Scope of Responsibilities

Design and implement platform architecture enhancements to support scalability and reliability
Design, build, maintain, and support data platform solutions to enable efficient data consumption across functional teams, including AI/ML, Data Science, and Software
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve the data platform
Collaborate with teams across the organization to understand business needs and translate them into data solutions
Mentor junior engineers by providing code reviews, guidance, and technical leadership through promotion of engineering best practices

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship is required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related technical field

Required Skills:

5+ years of experience in building and maintaining scalable data platforms or services
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
Proven experience in architecting and implementing data pipeline frameworks, including orchestration
Solid understanding of data security and governance best practices
Hands-on with big data frameworks, such as Apache Spark
Knowledge of cloud-native data lake/lakehouse architectures
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders to deliver data platform solutions that support AI, machine learning, data science, and web applications
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
A passion for solving complex problems and building sustainable, scalable systems

Desired Skills:

Current possession of a U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain one with our sponsorship
Experience using Amazon Web Services
Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment
Working knowledge of large (multiple terabytes) amounts of data
We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we're eager to hear from you.

We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we're eager to hear from you.

Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Govini

Govini is a technology company operating in the defense and national security sector, focused on modernizing U.S. Defense Acquisition through software and data-driven solutions. Its flagship platform, Ark, leverages artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to support supply chain, science and technology, production, logistics, sustainment, and modernization efforts across the U.S. military and national security community. Govini’s mission is to transform traditionally manual, outdated government acquisition processes into faster, more informed, and strategically advantageous operations. The company emphasizes quality, rigorous problem-solving, and high performance, fostering a culture that values excellence, innovation, and impact in global security.

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