Senior Data Engineer

Intro

At MO, we challenge the status quo and help government leaders shape the future. We engineer scalable, human-centered solutions that help agencies deliver their mission faster and better. Our teams blend product, design, AI, data, and modern software practices to modernize legacy systems, build new digital platforms, and deliver mission-ready products that drive sustainable change.

We live by our values—Own It. Grow Together. Lead with Courage and Integrity. Win as One. Sustain the Climb. Stay Human. They guide how we build, collaborate, and lead. From cloud infrastructure and data engineering to AI integration and service design, we connect technology and experience to deliver outcomes that scale.

We’re building a company where technologists, designers, and builders can serve the mission, grow their craft, and help shape the future of digital government. At MO, your work doesn’t just make a difference—it advances the mission and helps build a more capable, trusted, and human government.

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to support our U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) client. In this role, you will design and build scalable data infrastructure, develop ETL pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver analytics-ready data that informs decision-making and improves Veteran-facing services. If you have experience in data engineering, cloud platforms (Azure), building data pipelines, and working with complex data landscapes, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is remote.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that ingest, clean, transform, and aggregate data from disparate sources across the VA ecosystem
• Develop and implement data models that support analytical use cases and measurement frameworks
• Partner with data scientists, service designers, and product managers to translate analytical requirements into infrastructure that delivers analytics-ready datasets
• Implement data quality checks, validation processes, monitoring, and governance practices to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Communicate technical concepts and infrastructure decisions using plain language to non-technical stakeholders to support effective decision-making and gain buy-in where needed
• Serve as a technical leader, mentor junior practitioners, and advance how data engineering supports human-centered design
• Stay current on data engineering developments and bring best practices into constrained technical and policy environments

• 5+ years of industry experience in data engineering, with proficiency in building data pipelines, designing data models, and making sense of complex data landscapes (using e.g. Python, SQL, Databricks, Oracle, Azure)
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, well-documented code using version control systems like GitHub for collaborative development and code management
• Understanding of data quality, validation, and monitoring best practices
• Ability to balance technical rigor with practical constraints, ensuring solutions are aligned with stakeholder goals
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (data scientists, service designers, product managers) to deliver data solutions that support user experiences and service delivery improvements
• Skilled in managing multiple high-profile projects in agile environments, navigating ambiguity, and adapting to changing requirements
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders through written and verbal presentations
• Ability to proactively share ideas, ask questions, elevate risks, and serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical team members
• VA experience preferred

• A dynamic, high-trust environment with a diverse, mission-driven team
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth and learning
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)401(k) with company match
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability, plus life insurance
• Company-sponsored parental leave

We're MO

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If you’re excited to work with us but not sure you check every box, apply anyway! You may be just right for this role or another one.

MO is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive, equitable environment where everyone can thrive.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of any required background, reference, or security clearance checks consistent with applicable law and client contract requirements. Your job offer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of such background and/or reference check as applicable. Additionally, this position may require a government background investigation to be completed and adjudicated dependent on your role and project . This offer will be withdrawn if any of the above conditions are not satisfied.