Sr. Data Engineer

Title: Sr. Data Engineer

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $105,520 to $120,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: ARCHITECTURE OFFICE

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a full-time position with its IT Services department in Richmond, Virginia.

This is an advanced technical position delivering technology administration and support through the DMV Architecture Office (AO). The DMV AO is responsible for research, integration, and implementation of tools, technologies, methods, and systems. These solutions are designed to expand or enhance delivery of DMV services directly to customers, employees, and business partners.

The Data Engineer is a key technical expert responsible for building systems that collect, manage, and convert raw data into usable information for data scientists and business analysts to interpret. Their ultimate goal is to make data accessible so that organizations can use it to evaluate and optimize their performance.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves a wide array of businesses, including dealers, fuels tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values, we live them!

Minimum Qualifications

•Experience with cloud computing design and architecture with regards to data warehouse, data lake, data bricks and data reporting.
•Expert in managing cloud-based data architecture services and frameworks, preferably Microsoft Azure.
•Expert in managing data repositories for data warehousing, data lakes, data marts, OLAP cubes, etc.
•Expertise on relational, object-oriented, NoSQL, time-based data models.

Additional Considerations

•Requires broad knowledge and understanding of DMV operations, DMV technical environment, and DMV systems.
•Experienced with Python development
•Strong understanding of data protection and data governance
•Experience utilizing Microsoft DevOps Services
•Expertise with data visualization, data migration and data modeling

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify .

All applicants for employment must consent to a driver history and criminal background check. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required on selected applicant(s). During your employment with DMV as a condition of employment, DMV will be alerted of any moving violation convictions including suspension of license.

Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience as well as years of experience in order to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: 804-367-0528

Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.