Back - end Data/infrastructure Engineer (remote)

GovCIO Back-End Data/Infrastructure Engineer

GovCIO is currently hiring a skilled Back-End Data/Infrastructure Engineer with hands-on experience in building and maintaining data pipelines, managing cloud-based data integration tools, and supporting analytics and reporting through Power BI. This role is critical in ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient data flow across platforms and enabling insightful business intelligence. This position is fully remote, located in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and workflows using Azure Data Factory (ADF) to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data across cloud and on-premises sources.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models to support high-performance data operations and analytics.
• Configure and manage Self-Hosted Integration Runtime (SHIR) for secure data movement between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Implement and support data infrastructure solutions, ensuring scalability, availability, and performance across environments.
• Assist in development and refine new data sources and reports available to VA.
• Assist in testing and the creation of test cases.
• Assist with Authority to Operate (ATO) renewal.
• Work closely with data analysts and business users to provide Power BI datasets, calculated columns, and optimized queries for reporting and visualization.
• Monitor data flows, perform root cause analysis for failures, and implement logging, alerting, and auditing where needed.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security standards, and best practices in both development and deployment processes.
• Assist in developing security and accessibility of the information provided through Access to Care reporting, to implement cyber security, and comply with 508 and other relevant regulations/requirements.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelors with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)
Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, including pipeline orchestration, linked services, datasets, and triggers.
Strong knowledge of T-SQL, relational databases (e.g., Azure SQL, SQL Server), and performance tuning.
Experience with SHIR setup and troubleshooting for hybrid data integration.
Familiarity with Power BI data modeling, DAX calculations, and report performance optimization.
Understanding of cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred), data security, and access management.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with an ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience with CI/CD for data pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and deployment automation is a plus.

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust #TAPS

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process:
If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:
During the Interview Process
Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
Camera must be on
A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
During the Hiring Process
Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
Background check, to include:
Criminal history (past 7 years)
Verification of your highest level of education
Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate Discounts
Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
Referral Bonus Program
Internal Mobility Program
Pet Insurance
Flexible Work Environment *Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range: The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range: USD $160,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.