Starburst Data Engineer

Location: Remote (U.S.)
Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

LTS is seeking an experienced Starburst Data Engineer to support a large-scale data modernization initiative with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this role, you will help design and optimize secure, high-performance data access across complex enterprise systems that support critical services for U.S. Veterans.

You’ll work hands-on with Starburst Enterprise Platform (SEP), Trino, and modern cloud data ecosystems to enable data federation, governance, and analytics across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This is a highly collaborative role where engineering, security, and data strategy intersect. By modernizing how data is accessed, secured, and optimized, you will help improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and service delivery at a national scale.

What You’ll Do:
• Design, build, and optimize distributed query solutions using Starburst Enterprise Platform (SEP) and Trino
• Enable secure and governed access to data across multiple sources including cloud platforms, data lakes, and enterprise data warehouses
• Implement and enhance data federation, performance tuning, and query optimization strategies
• Support identity and access management (IAM) and data governance requirements in a federal environment
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and platform components supporting the data ecosystem
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, observability, and platform reliability initiatives
• Collaborate with product, UX, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable and secure data solutions
• Troubleshoot performance issues in distributed and cloud-native environments

What We’re Looking For:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Hands-on experience with Starburst Enterprise Platform (SEP) or strong experience with Trino/Presto in enterprise environments
• 8+ years of experience working with modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Denodo, or similar distributed query/data virtualization technologies
• Strong SQL skills and experience with distributed query performance optimization
• Experience integrating data across cloud and on-premises environments
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization frameworks, and data security best practices
• Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure experience strongly preferred)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional technical teams

Nice to Have:
• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other federal civilian agencies
• Familiarity with Public Trust or other federal security environments
• Experience working with sensitive data (PHI/PII) in regulated systems
• Background in data mesh, data virtualization, or federated data architectures

What’s In It for You?
• The Opportunity to support high-visibility federal missions
• A culture that values innovation, growth, and collaboration
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family
• A career path that rewards ambition and performance

If you’re ready to push boundaries, sharpen your skills, and join a team that is passionate about building what’s next, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and let’s build a future together!