Managing Consultant Data Engineer

Excella is a leading provider of Agile software development and data and analytics solutions to clients in the federal, commercial and non-profit sectors. We believe that great work leads to great things –- our experts measure success by the positive impact we make on our clients, community, and colleagues. We are growing fast and need passionate, innovative people who love working with technology and are ready to make an impact. Here's what you can expect from us:

• Workplace sites look different for everyone – whether it’s your home or the office, we believe in a flexible work/life balance that supports you regardless of your location. We offer a home office allowance that can be used for home office furniture/equipment, a daily pass for a coworking space, etc. Our commute reimbursement plan has you covered for whether you bike, Metro, or drive to work.
• We offer top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you.
• Regardless of what stage of life you’re in, Excella wants to support you. We provide 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually – all available to you on your first day.
• Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays.
• Doing your best work means having the best tools! Excella’s TechEleX program provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. Choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and to ensure your hardware remains current, at the end of a 3-year period Excella will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program. Plus, we’ll even give you the original device to keep for your personal use!
• Excella provides a Workplace Allowance to offset both the costs to maintain a distributed work environment and to enhance your workplace wellness. Excella will reimburse all full-time Excellians for up to $500 in expenses incurred during the calendar year.
• Diversity and inclusion matter. Excella created and continues to support employee led-affinity groups and the Inclusion Diversity Equity Ambassador (IDEA) team, a cross-functional employee-led initiative to continually foster innovation and increase inclusion within Excella.
• We'll invest in your career by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including travel and registration fees to attend classes and conferences.
• We encourage mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans.

Overview

As a Managing Consultant Data Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of highly scalable, innovative, and robust data architectures. You will serve as a technical authority, providing strategic guidance and mentoring to teams while shaping and delivering enterprise-level data solutions. Your role will involve close collaboration with senior stakeholders, translating complex business requirements into actionable technical strategies that align with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Architect Enterprise-Grade Solutions: Design and deliver advanced data architectures, including data lakes, warehouses, and marts, leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies and tools.
• Lead Strategic Initiatives: Define technical roadmaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and provide strategic leadership in modernizing data infrastructure for clients.
• Deliver Complex Data Pipelines: Oversee the development of high-performance data pipelines, enabling both batch and real-time data processing on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Foster Innovation: Evaluate and implement innovative technologies, frameworks, and tools, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and scalability requirements.
• Mentor and Guide Teams: Provide leadership, coaching, and technical mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with executives and business leaders to understand goals, communicate technical strategies, and ensure alignment of data solutions with business outcomes.
• Champion Agile Best Practices: Lead technical delivery using Agile frameworks, integrating DevOps practices such as CI/CD, test automation, and infrastructure as code.
• Data Governance: Establish and promote robust data governance practices, ensuring compliance, security, and quality across all data initiatives.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate risks associated with third-party tools, platforms, and evolving industry standards.
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Qualifications

• Extensive Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in data engineering or similar technical roles, with demonstrated success in designing and implementing large-scale data solutions.
• Advanced Technical Expertise:
• Deep knowledge of data lake and data warehouse architectures, including cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Expertise in modern data modeling approaches, including schema-less designs, Iceberg and Delta Lake table formats, and automated ETL/ELT workflows with real-time processing.
• Proven proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, and Scala.
• Extensive experience with streaming technologies, including Kafka, Spark Streaming, and Flink.
• Strong expertise in metadata management, data cataloging, and search frameworks to enhance data discoverability.
• Proficiency in working with in-memory databases (e.g., Redis, DuckDB), graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, GraphQL), and developing Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platforms to enable scalable, API-driven data access.
• Leadership Skills:
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers.
• Strong ability to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders, balancing technical and business priorities.
• Problem-Solving and Strategic Vision:
• Exceptional ability to abstract complex business problems into actionable technical solutions.
• Strategic thinker who can evaluate emerging trends and technologies to shape long-term solutions.
• Communication Excellence:
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in facilitating discussions and delivering impactful presentations.

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in AI/ML workflows and integration with data platforms.
• Experience with data security, privacy regulations, and governance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Familiarity with serverless computing and infrastructure-as-code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience designing self-service analytics and data visualization platforms.
• Understanding of DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) and the capabilities within the DORA capability catalog is encouraged

Excella is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excella is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Recruiting@excella.com or 703-840-8600.

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