Principal Database Platform Engineer

Onebrief is a revolutionary platform for military staff workflows and operational planning. The software is designed to enable smarter, real-time decisions. With unparalleled collaboration features, AI-enhanced tools, and customizable workflows, Onebrief makes staffs superhuman. The expanding roster of customers includes COCOMs and Service Components worldwide.

Founded in 2019 by a group of experienced planners, today, Onebrief’s workforce of 120+ spans veterans from all forces and global organizations, and technologists from leading-edge software giants. Onebrief’s growth is exemplary, having raised $53M+ and counting from leading venture investors.

You are a technical leader who can guide Onebrief’s overall data strategy. Your are mission-driven and have experience in Defense Tech. You have business acumen and are comfortable owning a problem from discovery through delivery. Most importantly, you like to get stuff done!

As our first Principal Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing a scalable, secure, and high-performance data platform. This role offers the opportunity to build our data engineering function from the ground up, influencing both technical direction and team development.

This is a hands-on role. You will work at the macro level, designing, and improving our architecture and data pipelines. You will also work at the micro level, providing advice to product/engineering and sales teams working on specific data integrations.

• 8+ years in software and/or data engineering, with a focus on building data platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and TypeScript.

• Expertise in PostgreSQL and cloud-based relational databases (e.g., AWS RDS).

• Deep knowledge of data streaming tools (e.g., Kafka), data orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow,), and data visualization tools (e.g., Apache Superset).

• 3+ years of experience working with ETL and ELT.

• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code.

• Strong diagramming, documenting, and collaborating skills with the ability to tailor complex concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical depth.

• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineers.

• Active Department of Defense Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Ability to obtain and maintain special program access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business.

Compensation Range: $180K - $240K