data
Posted Mar 13Forward Deployed Data Engineer (TS/SCI)
at TRM Labs
Remote
Responsibilities
- BUILD A SAFER WORLD.
- - Own and deliver production-ready ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, Apache Airflow, Spark, and SQL—optimized for petabyte-scale workloads.
- - Design integrations that ingest data from message buses, APIs, and relational databases, embedding real-time analytics capabilities into client workflows.
- requirements gathering, architecture, implementation, testing, and secure deployment. - Implement observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Datadog, NewRelic) to uphold SLAs and drive continuous improvement. - Support mission-critical systems in production environments—resolving incidents alongside customer operations teams.
Requirements
- TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help public and private sector agencies investigate and disrupt crime.
- THE IMPACT YOU’LL HAVE HERE: - Partner directly with mission-focused customers to design and deploy secure, scalable cloud-based data lakehouse solutions on AWS (e.g., S3, EMR/EKS, Iceberg or Delta Lake).
- - Containerize and deploy services on Kubernetes (EKS), using Terraform or CloudFormation for Infrastructure-as-Code and repeatable environments.
- WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: - Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - 4+ years of hands-on
- experience building and deploying data pipelines in Python. - Proven expertise with Apache Airflow (DAG development, scheduler tuning, custom operators). - Strong knowledge of Apache Spark (Spark SQL, DataFrames, performance tuning). - Deep SQL skills—able to optimize queries with window functions, CTEs, and large datasets. - Professional
- experience deploying cloud-native architectures on AWS, including services like S3, EMR, EKS, IAM, and Redshift. - Familiarity with secure cloud environments and
- experience implementing FedRAMP/FISMA controls. -
- Experience deploying applications and data workflows on Kubernetes, preferably EKS. - Infrastructure-as-Code proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation. - Skilled in GitOps and CI/CD practices using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills—able to interface confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to client sites as needed. - Active TS/SCI clearance required (Polygraph strongly preferred).
Contact
- We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevmAzPxWOYm_7kMHb9lEJlX3tpdBeHvvvNWjsI_6xhUfnXjw/viewform?usp=dialog.
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Additional details
- TRM's platforms enable investigators to trace illicit activity, build cases, and construct operating pictures of threat networks.
- Leading agencies and businesses worldwide rely on TRM to make the world safer and more secure.
- This includes bridging our SaaS offering with federated capabilities and cloud architectures from the initial setup and implementation to configuration and maintenance.
- A successful mission will enable TRM’s government customers to securely leverage TRM in regulated industries and also scale with maturity.
- As an early member of the Forward Deployed Engineering team, you will be deeply involved in the technical details and ultimately champion your team to build a safer financial system for billions of people.
- - Actively participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle:
- About the Team: - The FDE team is made up of experienced professionals with direct customer knowledge and deep experience for all candidates.
- RECRUITMENT AGENCIES TRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.
- TRM Labs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company without a signed agreement.