Sr Data Specialist at Deltek, Inc.

03-Dec-2025 Sr Data Engineer US Remote 10569BR Company Summary As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com Business Summary The Deltek Engineering and Technology team builds best-in-class solutions to delight customers and meet their business needs. We are laser-focused on software design, development, innovation and quality. Our team of experts has the talent, skills and values to deliver products and services that are easy to use, reliable, sustainable and competitive. If you're looking for a safe environment where ideas are welcome, growth is supported and questions are encouraged - consider joining us as we explore the limitless opportunities of the software industry. Position Responsibilities Design and implement data architecture for enterprise data platforms including data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse architecturesBuild scalable data pipelines using modern ETL/ELT frameworks (Airflow, DBT, or similar); ensure data quality, reliability, and performanceImplement CDC (Change Data Capture) and real-time streaming solutions using Kafka, Spark Streaming, or similar technologiesOptimize data infrastructure for performance and cost; implement partitioning, compression, and caching strategiesEstablish data governance practices including data lineage, quality monitoring, schema management, and access controlsLead technical initiatives for data platform modernization; evaluate new technologies and tools for potential adoptionMentor junior data engineers; conduct code reviews, establish best practices, and drive technical excellence across the teamCollaborate with data science and analytics teams to understand requirements and deliver data solutions that enable advanced analyticsSupport compliance requirements for data security, privacy, and regulatory needs (GDPR, SOC2, or industry-specific regulations) Qualifications 5+ years of data engineering experience building large-scale data platforms on cloud infrastructureCloud data platforms: Extensive experience with AWS (Redshift, Glue, EMR, S3), Azure (Synapse, Data Factory, ADLS), or GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, GCS); Oracle Cloud experience is a plusData technologies: Expert SQL; proficiency in Python or Scala; experience with Spark for distributed data processingData pipeline tools: Hands-on experience with Airflow, DBT, Luigi, or similar orchestration frameworksStreaming platforms: Experience with Kafka, Kinesis, or Pub/Sub for real-time data processing; understanding of event-driven architecturesDatabase expertise: Deep knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB)Data modeling: Strong skills in dimensional modeling (star/snowflake schemas), data normalization, and schema designInfrastructure as Code: Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC toolsBonus: Experience with data compliance requirements (FedRAMP, ITAR, HIPAA); lakehouse platforms (Databricks, Delta Lake); CDC tools (GoldenGate, Debezium)Education: BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MS preferred Compensation Information The U.S. salary range for this position is $68500.00 - $119750.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement. Travel Requirements No Compliance Requirements Certain roles may have additional privacy, security and compliance requirements to the extent they support Costpoint GCCM or similar product offerings. EEO Statement Deltek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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