Job Title: Sr. Data Engineer
Posted by: Sierra7 on Aug 01, 2025
Location:
McLean , VAJob Description:
Sierra7, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Data Engineer to join our team and work with the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) team for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this position, the engineer would be primary to the team as a POC for the migration of VBECS data into the electronic health records modernization (EHRM) within the VA records management system.
Position Responsibilities:
• Develop stored procedures, triggers, views, and custom functions
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries to manipulate and retrieve data efficiently
• Design and modify relational database schemas to support application features
• Collaborate with software developers to integrate databases into applications
• Build and maintain ETL processes for data ingestion, transformation, and migration
• Debug and troubleshoot data issues and performance bottlenecks
• Ensure database code complies with security, privacy, and governance standards
• Attend all meetings necessary to facilitate requirements for VA and stakeholders
• Analyze areas for process improvement and identify technical solutions
Requirements:
• Comfortability working with a team to formulate solutions to complex problems
• Strong analytical capabilities and technical knowledge by providing supportable technical solutions
• Proficiency in SQL and procedural extensions (e.g., T-SQL)
• Experience with relational database systems like SQL Server AlwaysOn
• Knowledge of normalization, indexing strategies, and query optimization
• Familiarity with version control tools and Agile development workflows
• Experience building ETL scripts or using tools like SSIS, PowerShell
• Strong analytical and logical thinking
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented with a focus on code maintainability
• Collaborative and able to adapt to shifting business needs
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Cost Accounting, Business or related technical discipline (8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education)
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience working in VA or other Government agency [a plus]
• Ability to obtain a Government public trust clearance.
Why Join Sierra7?
Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of "serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision FSA (Flexible Spending Account) HSA (Health Savings Account) Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident 401K Legal Assistance Financial Wellness Paid Time Off (PTO) Federal Holidays Education Reimbursement LinkedIn Learning Employee Referral Program
Position Responsibilities:
• Develop stored procedures, triggers, views, and custom functions
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries to manipulate and retrieve data efficiently
• Design and modify relational database schemas to support application features
• Collaborate with software developers to integrate databases into applications
• Build and maintain ETL processes for data ingestion, transformation, and migration
• Debug and troubleshoot data issues and performance bottlenecks
• Ensure database code complies with security, privacy, and governance standards
• Attend all meetings necessary to facilitate requirements for VA and stakeholders
• Analyze areas for process improvement and identify technical solutions
Requirements:
• Comfortability working with a team to formulate solutions to complex problems
• Strong analytical capabilities and technical knowledge by providing supportable technical solutions
• Proficiency in SQL and procedural extensions (e.g., T-SQL)
• Experience with relational database systems like SQL Server AlwaysOn
• Knowledge of normalization, indexing strategies, and query optimization
• Familiarity with version control tools and Agile development workflows
• Experience building ETL scripts or using tools like SSIS, PowerShell
• Strong analytical and logical thinking
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented with a focus on code maintainability
• Collaborative and able to adapt to shifting business needs
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Cost Accounting, Business or related technical discipline (8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education)
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience working in VA or other Government agency [a plus]
• Ability to obtain a Government public trust clearance.
Why Join Sierra7?
Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of "serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision FSA (Flexible Spending Account) HSA (Health Savings Account) Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident 401K Legal Assistance Financial Wellness Paid Time Off (PTO) Federal Holidays Education Reimbursement LinkedIn Learning Employee Referral Program
Pay Rate:
Unspecified
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About Sierra7
Sierra7 is a leading technology solutions company providing services such as IT modernization and healthcare systems innovation to help federal agencies optimize resources, streamline processes, and implement commercial best practices. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry, Sierra7 holds critical federal government prime contracts, including T4NG, VHA-IHT, GSA VETS 2, NIH CIO-SP3, NASA SEWP V, VA TeleCare Companion, and several GSA schedules. Sierra7 is certified in ISO 9001-2015, ISO/IEC 2000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 270001:2013. In 2023, Sierra7 ranked No. 459 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America and was recognized as a Vet100 honoree.
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