Senior Data Enterprise Architect

About the Role

We have an immediate need for a Software Engineer specializing in workflow orchestration and automation. In this role, you will be responsible for creating, optimizing, and maintaining core data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow. You will build reliable, scalable, and highly observable solutions supporting data engineering, analytics, and operational use cases. Working in close collaboration with data engineers, platform teams, and key mission stakeholders, you will ensure end-to-end data workflows remain efficient, secure, and production-ready.

Required Skills

• Workflow Orchestration: Hands-on experience using Apache Airflow (including DAG design, custom operators, sensors, scheduling, and monitoring) to orchestrate complex data workflows.
• Software Development: Recent, hands-on software development experience using both Python and Java.
• Big Data Engines: Experience working with distributed Big Data processing engines, including Apache Spark.
• Linux Proficiency: Strong operational experience using the Linux CLI, standard Linux utilities, and developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes.
• Containerization: Practical experience with container technologies such as Docker, containerd, or Podman.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git source control workflows.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, PLUS 5+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience OR Master's Degree in a related field, PLUS 3+ years of specialized analytical experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 7+ years of hands-on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

• Agile Tooling: Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence) for task management and team collaboration.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with AWS Cloud services, architecture, and deployment models.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

Pay & Benefits

The annual base salary range for this role is $178,000-$210,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package.

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. Through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle:

• PAY: Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you're at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract (over 40 hrs/week). There's even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract.
• LEAVE: You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave (up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays), plus paid anniversary leave.
• SCHEDULE: With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the full Nyla benefits.
• Health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company.
• 10% 401k matching with full vesting day 1.
• Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for continued growth.
• Student loan repayment program.
• 8 hours of volunteering annually to support your community.