Senior ETL Engineer; Remote

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring a highly skilled Senior ETL Engineer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise data integration solutions that combine data from multiple sources into unified, analytics‑ready views.

The position is fully remote within the United States.

This role will focus on building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring data integrity and compliance, and supporting advanced troubleshooting across complex VA systems.

This position transforms raw data into structured formats suitable for analysis and reporting while loading it into target databases or data warehouses.

• Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to support enterprise data integration, analytics, and reporting initiatives.
• Combine data from multiple heterogeneous sources into unified, reliable data views.
• Transform and load data into target databases or data warehouses using best practices for performance and scalability.
• Ensure the highest possible standards of data quality, consistency, and accuracy across systems.
• Monitor and report on data processes to ensure data consistency, integrity, and compliance with applicable privacy and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA and federal data security standards).
• Oversee daily operations, including incident management and production support.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex data integration and transformation issues, performing root cause analysis across systems and pipelines.
• Manage coordination between systems, teams, and stakeholders to resolve integration issues efficiently.
• Support and enhance existing ETL processes and data distribution workflows.
• Perform ongoing VistA table configuration and related healthcare data tasks.
• Develop new data domains and optimize existing data models.
• Solve complex technical challenges with innovative and strategic solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience ensuring data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex data issues across integrated systems.
• Experience working with enterprise databases and data warehouses.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Experience working in healthcare environments (e.g., VistA, clinical or healthcare data systems).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Certifications in relevant data engineering or database technologies.

Clearance Required:

Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust.

GovCIO is a team of transformers—people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

We need great people to help us do great things—for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
  • Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
  • Camera must be on
  • A valid photo  be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
  • Enhanced Biometrics  screening
  • Background check, to include:
    • Criminal history (past 7 years)
    • Verification of your highest level of education
    • Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and…