Senior AWS Data Engineer

Job Title: Senior AWS Data EngineerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: NoneType of Travel: None* * *

The Opportunity:

The Senior AWS Data Engineer plays a key role in sustaining and modernizing a mission system that supports HHS grant award management, reporting, and compliance. This position is an opportunity to provide technical leadership in cloud-based data intake and storage, automating complex data ingestion workflows, and ensuring the reliability of systems. The role combines hands-on technical engineering with operational support, making it ideal for candidates who thrive in both modernization and O&M environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines across AWS Glue, DMS, Redshift, and supporting services.

• Automate ingestion of external data sources, including Assistance Listings and aggregate award datasets.

• Improve system operational efficiency and support data quality processes related to reporting and USASpending submissions.

• Provide daily operational support for AWS infrastructure: Glue jobs, Redshift tuning, DMS tasks, Lambda, S3, IAM, and troubleshooting.

• Offer assistance with Oracle database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and PL/SQL‑based business rules.

• Assist maintain and troubleshoot validation and processing logic embedded in Oracle stored procedures and .NET applications.

• Deliver O&M support and provide capacity for system reliability and enhancements.

• Contribute to CI/CD automation and infrastructure-as-code development using Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Terraform.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or cloud data platform roles.

• 5+ years of hands-on AWS experience, including Glue, Redshift, S3, DMS, IAM, and Terraform.

• Strong proficiency in Python and/or Java for ETL development and automation.

• Proven experience designing and maintaining scalable ETL/data integration pipelines.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD processes and tools such as Bitbucket and Jenkins.

• Working knowledge of Redshift, PostgreSQL and Oracle environments.

Desired:

• Experience with HHS award data structures, compliance rules, and reporting workflows.

• Familiarity with federal data submission standards, including USASpending requirements.

• Experience supporting or modernizing .NET and Java applications within data processing environments.

• Oracle database performance optimization experience with PL/SQL, indexing, etc.

• Experience with Oracle PL/SQL including stored procedures, packages, and business rule logic.

• Experience supporting Windows Server environments and troubleshooting with Splunk or Zabbix.

• Background in large-scale data platform modernization or cloud migration initiatives.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$98,500-$206,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.