Data Engineer

About Zaden Technologies, Inc.Join Zaden Technologies on our mission to simplify the delivery and improve the utility of software products for our customers. At Zaden, we believe that our employees are our greatest assets. We hire the right candidates with the right skill sets who fit our culture of customer obsession, innovation, and continuous learning. We are our customer’s biggest advocate and we are looking for like-minded individuals who encompass these same ideals. It is important to us to offer you competitive pay and comprehensive benefits with opportunities that match your life and propel your career!Cleared, and ready to build pipelines that matter? Zaden Technologies is hiring Data Engineers to support a defense logistics analytics program. This is an on-site role — you'd work in person with the mission team, designing the data backbone that feeds real operational decisions: streaming and batch pipelines that pull sprawling logistics data into one governed platform that leaders actually use.Role Responsibilities:Design and run high-throughput pipelines integrating structured and unstructured data from enterprise defense logistics systems into a centralized data lakeBuild streaming ingestion with Kafka and batch orchestration with tools like NiFi or AirflowStand up cloud storage and compute with encryption at rest and in transitOwn data quality: lineage tracking, audit trails, and monitoring that keeps the platform at mission-grade availabilityWork shoulder to shoulder with data scientists and the mission team, on-siteWrite clear technical documentation to support the broader teamRequired Qualifications:An active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI) at time of application (firm requirement, U.S. citizenship required)A Bachelor's degree in an applicable field and 4+ years of data engineering experienceHands-on depth in AWS and/or Azure, Python, SQL and NoSQL, Spark, and KafkaAvailability to work on-site in the greater Tampa areaStart date in early OctoberPreferred Qualifications:NiFi or Airflow experience in productionDatabricks experienceExperience integrating enterprise DoD logistics and data systemsIL4/IL5 cloud environment experienceStrong documentation habits and clear technical writingWhat we offer:Robust startup environment with a variety of projects to work onGrowth paths and endless opportunities to learn and developPaid holidays and flexible paid time offEmployer contributions toward 401k50% coverage of health insurance for employees and their dependents