Specialty Software Engineer

Judge Group, Inc. Logo
Judge Group, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ, United States
  • Construction
  • Applications have closed

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $81.00 USD Hourly – $87.00 USD Hourly

Description:
Job Title: Lead Cloud Data Platform Engineer (Contingent Resource Assignment)
Location Options: Phoenix, AZ | Dallas, TX | Charlotte, NC | Philadelphia, PA

About the Role
We’re seeking a Lead Cloud Data Platform Engineer to join a high-performing team focused on building a modern hybrid data platform from the ground up. This role is part of a contingent resource assignment supporting strategic initiatives in Specialty Software Engineering. You’ll work on complex, large-scale challenges that require deep technical expertise, innovative thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

If you’re passionate about data, excited by the opportunity to shape the future of analytics, and thrive in fast-paced environments, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
As a Lead Cloud Data Platform Engineer, you will:

  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and automated data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
  • Enable self-service data capabilities for ingestion, transformation, and distribution across big data applications.
  • Automate data governance and observability using AI/agentic frameworks.
  • Collaborate with principal engineers, product managers, and data engineers to deliver high-impact data solutions.
  • Lead the migration of on-premises systems to a hybrid cloud environment (Google Cloud Azure).
  • Develop reusable processes and tools that support analytics products and business decision-making.
  • Drive innovation by adopting and evangelizing new technologies and frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in Specialty Software Engineering or equivalent (consulting, military, education).
  • 5 years of hands-on experience in data engineering using Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and Google Cloud data tools.
  • 3 years of experience with data lakehouse architecture, including Python, PySpark, Apache Kafka, Airflow, SQL, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, DataProc, and Cloud Composer.
  • 2 years of experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., columnar, graph, document, key-value stores).
  • Cloud certifications such as Google Cloud Platform Professional Data Engineer, Azure Data Engineer, or AWS Specialty Data Analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven experience with cloud migration from on-prem to cloud-native environments.
  • Deep knowledge of the Hadoop ecosystem (Hive, HDFS, Parquet, Iceberg, Delta Tables).
  • Expertise in data warehouse and cloud architecture, pipeline orchestration, and governance automation.
  • Familiarity with GenAI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph) for agent-based data capabilities.
  • Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Bonus: Web UI development experience using React and Node.js.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a team that’s redefining data engineering and analytics in cybersecurity.
  • Work on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, agile environment.
  • Make a visible impact by contributing to strategic data initiatives.

By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively “Judge”) to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge’s Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.

Contact:

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!

Apply for job