Job Overview
Location
Indiana, USA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Engineer
Date Posted
February 27, 2026
Full Job Description
📋 Description
- • Join GovWorx, a pioneering technology company at the intersection of Responsible AI and public safety, and make a tangible impact on the lives of first responders and emergency personnel across the United States.
- • As an experienced and impact-driven Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping and delivering cutting-edge AI solutions that empower 911 Emergency Communications Centers, law enforcement agencies, and fire/EMS departments.
- • This role offers a unique opportunity to build and maintain the robust data infrastructure that underpins our innovative platforms, such as CommsCoach, BluAssist, and MedAssist, which are designed to enhance training, quality assurance, and performance evaluation.
- • You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of data pipelines, from design and implementation to ongoing maintenance and optimization, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance required for production AI systems.
- • Your expertise will be crucial in managing and optimizing diverse datasets, including structured and semi-structured data, utilizing a range of datastores such as MySQL, Redshift, and OpenSearch.
- • You will actively evaluate and integrate new database technologies and leverage AWS-native tools to continuously improve our data architecture, ensuring it meets the demands of a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
- • A significant part of your role will involve close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including data scientists, fellow engineers, and product managers, to deeply understand and effectively meet the complex data needs across all our systems.
- • You will take ownership of building essential internal tooling designed to streamline data access, facilitate complex transformations, and implement rigorous data quality monitoring processes, thereby enhancing the overall data ecosystem.
- • A strong emphasis will be placed on supporting and advancing our infrastructure-as-code practices and cloud automation initiatives, which are critical for maintaining the highest levels of system reliability and operational efficiency.
- • This position is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, possesses a strong command of data engineering principles, and is passionate about applying their skills to a mission that directly contributes to public safety and community well-being.
- • You will contribute to the development of AI solutions that analyze operational data to improve staffing, boost morale, and increase efficiency within critical public safety services.
- • The work you do will directly influence the effectiveness and performance of tools used by those on the front lines, making your contribution highly meaningful.
- • You will be involved in the entire data journey, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for advanced analytics and machine learning model training.
- • This role requires a hands-on approach to problem-solving, with a focus on building resilient and efficient data solutions.
- • You will have the opportunity to work with modern data stack technologies and contribute to architectural decisions.
- • The ability to translate complex data requirements into practical, scalable engineering solutions will be key to your success.
- • You will be a vital part of a team committed to ethical and responsible AI development, ensuring our solutions are fair, transparent, and beneficial.
- • Your efforts will directly support the continuous improvement of our AI platforms, enhancing their capabilities and reach.
- • You will play a part in democratizing data insights for public safety agencies, enabling them to make more informed decisions.
- • This role demands a blend of technical prowess, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to our public safety mission.
- • You will be empowered to take initiative and drive innovation within the data engineering domain.
- • The successful candidate will be adept at navigating the challenges of working with large, complex datasets in a cloud environment.
- • You will contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement, staying abreast of the latest advancements in data engineering and AI.
- • Your work will directly impact the quality and reliability of the data that fuels our AI models, ensuring they perform optimally in real-world scenarios.
- • You will be a key player in ensuring our data infrastructure can scale to meet the growing demands of our public safety partners.
- • This is a remote position, offering flexibility while requiring U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive FBI background check.
🎯 Requirements
- • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in data engineering or closely related backend/infrastructure engineering roles.
- • Demonstrated proficiency in working with both relational (e.g., MySQL) and non-relational (e.g., OpenSearch) datastores, including data modeling, querying, and optimization.
- • Strong hands-on experience with core AWS services relevant to data engineering, such as S3 for storage, Glue for ETL, Lambda for serverless compute, or equivalent services.
- • Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining robust ETL/ELT pipelines, with a solid understanding of handling both structured and unstructured data sources.
- • Proficiency in Python for data processing and manipulation, utilizing libraries like pandas, PySpark, or similar frameworks.
- • Demonstrated ability and willingness to contribute to production codebases, adhering to software engineering best practices.
- • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and proficiency with version control systems, specifically Git.
- • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to successfully pass an FBI fingerprint and background check across multiple states.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work supporting public safety and saving lives through innovative AI technology.
- • Be a key influencer in shaping product direction and AI model strategy within a growing and dynamic company.
- • Collaborate with a talented, high-performing team comprised of experts in data science, product management, and engineering.
- • Engage in cutting-edge AI projects that are at the forefront of technological advancement in the public safety sector.
- • Help define and advance the principles of Responsible AI through impactful, real-world applications.
- • Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and role.
- • Remote work flexibility within the United States, offering a better work-life balance.
- • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and advance your career in AI and data engineering.
Skills & Technologies
Python
MySQL
AWS
Docker
Terraform
Remote
About GovWorx, Inc.
GovWorx is a SaaS company that helps local and state government agencies in the United States manage and automate grants, permitting, licensing, and compliance workflows through a cloud-based platform. It provides configurable modules for application intake, document management, review tracking, reporting, and audit trails, reducing paper and manual processes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company serves municipalities, counties, special districts, and state departments seeking to modernize administrative operations and improve transparency.
