Senior Data Engineer at Ascella Technologies, Inc.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Engineering, Python, Java, Linux, AWS, SQL Server, Data Pipelines, XBRL Data, Securities Data, Schema Design, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Big Data Tools, Cloud-Scale Processing, Relational Databases

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Help us bridge the gap between complex financial filings and actionable insights for the federal government. You will manage and evolve sophisticated data pipelines that transform massive volumes of XBRL and securities data into high-performance relational databases. By structuring this data for mission-critical web applications, you ensure that federal analysts have the reliable, real-time information they need to maintain fair and transparent financial markets. What you will achieve Engineer Complex Data Transformations: You will lead the development of pipelines that translate unstructured XBRL and securities data into optimized SQL Server environments, making complex financial filings accessible and queryable. Power High-Visibility Applications: You will architect the backend data layer that serves a suite of web applications, ensuring fast load times and data integrity for a diverse user base at a major federal regulator. Optimize Cloud-Scale Processing: You will leverage AWS and big data tools to handle increasing data velocity and variety, ensuring our infrastructure scales alongside the evolving needs of the financial markets. Ensure Data Precision: You will implement rigorous validation and cleansing logic within the pipeline to ensure that the data driving federal oversight is accurate, consistent, and audit-ready. Must-Have Skills (Required) US Citizenship (no dual citizenship permitted) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field from an accredited university or college. 8+ years of professional experience in data engineering or backend systems development with a focus on Python, Java, and Linux-based systems. Proven track record of architecting production-grade data pipelines within AWS that transform complex unstructured or semi-structured data (such as XML/XBRL) into high-performance relational databases. Deep technical expertise in SQL Server, including advanced schema design and performance tuning to support high-traffic web applications. Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred) Master’s degree in a technical or quantitative field Professional certifications in AWS (Solutions Architect or Data Engineer) Familiarity with XBRL standards or securities-market data structures Experience collaborating with web developers to optimize API-to-database interactions Our Culture: What Makes Ascella Employees Great At Ascella, we celebrate innovative thinkers who are empowered to share their ideas and tackle real business challenges. Your creativity will not only be welcomed but also essential in shaping our processes and solutions. We are passionate about lifelong learning, fostering a culture that prioritizes professional development and personal growth. Here, you’ll collaborate with a talented team that supports and inspires each other, ensuring that you’re continually challenged and encouraged to expand your skills. Client satisfaction is at the heart of our mission. Our employees are dedicated to providing exceptional service, proactively addressing both current and future client needs. You’ll be part of a team that values the client experience as a key component of our success. Open communication is vital to our work environment. We maintain an open door policy, encouraging questions and the sharing of ideas. We believe in aligning individual contributions with company objectives, fostering transparency, and regularly seeking feedback to enhance our processes. Lastly, we are committed to being an inclusive organization. We embrace diversity, ensuring that all employees feel valued and respected. Our varied talents and experiences drive creativity and innovation, making our workplace dynamic and successful. ******************************************************* Position: Senior Data Engineer Location: Washington, DC (Fully Remote) Base Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are open to discussing compensation based on your qualifications and experience Other Compensation: 4% contribution to 401(k), performance bonus, profit-sharing Paid Time Off: 16 days PTO/year, 11 holidays/year Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)…and more Position is open until filled, applications accepted on an ongoing basis. ******************************************************* Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Ascella Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ascella Technologies is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading the development of complex data pipelines to transform unstructured XBRL and securities data into optimized SQL Server environments for federal analysts. This includes architecting the backend data layer for high-visibility web applications and ensuring data precision through rigorous validation.