Starburst Data Engineer

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 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
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 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