Director - Data Engineering - Remote

Company: Maximus Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 22, 2026

Job Description:

Description & Requirements Maximus is currently seeking a Director - Data Engineering. At Maximus, the Office of the Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) drives enterprise digital strategy, technology modernization, and data innovation. The Director of Data Engineering will provide leadership to modernize internal systems for a critical Maximus program. This person will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-impact data platforms, processes, and information flows that enable analytics and set the foundation for rapid expansion of AI/ML and data-driven decision-making. This role is critical to advancing Maximus’ digital transformation and strengthening our ability to deliver technology-enabled services to government partners. This is a remote position. Due to federal requirements, applicants must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Green Card holders). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Oversee the design, development, and optimization of SQL Server queries, stored procedures, and triggers to ensure high performance and reliability across enterprise data systems. - Lead the strategy, governance, and execution of ETL processes involving SQL databases, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery across operational workflows. - Direct data integration efforts across multiple formats —including XML, JSON, and other structured sources— to support system interoperability and business intelligence requirements. - Provide technical leadership on data transformation scripting using Python or comparable languages to automate workflows and enhance data quality. - Leverage advanced Excel capabilities to guide complex data modeling, analysis, and reporting, ensuring stakeholders receive accurate and actionable insights. - Ensure high system availability and data reliability by managing data operations in environments where uptime and performance are mission-critical. - Set the vision for enterprise reporting and analytics, overseeing the development of dashboards and visualization solutions using tools such as Qlik, Power BI, and similar platforms. - Typically manage a department or small sub-function for the organization OR a job function for a small to mid-sized business, which includes multiple teams led by managers and/or supervisors. May also lead through influence of other teams/departments. Typically responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for department/unit to ensure availability of human capital necessary to accomplish departmental business results. - Typically have hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with guidelines. Minimum Requirements - Bachelors degree in relevant field of study. - 10 years of relevant professional experience required. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: - 10 years experience within Data Engineering. - 5 years of direct management experience. - SQL Server: Building and Optimizing SQL Queries, Stored Procedures, and Triggers. - ETL processes involving SQL databases. - Experience working with data in a variety of formats including XML and JSON. - Basic scripting skills using Python or other similar languages to transform data. - Advanced skills in Excel. - Experience working in an operational environment where system uptime is critical. - Experience with reporting and visualization tools (Qlik, PowerBI, and others). Preferred Skills and Responsibilities: - Experience with Snowflake. - Experience generating highly relevant synthetic data. - Salesforce and Mulesoft experience. - AI and data science skills. EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidates education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximuss total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicants salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations. Minimum Salary $ 160,000.00 Maximum Salary $ 230,000.00

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