Direct Hire Authority Dha Jobs

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High demand for data‑ops talent in cloud‑native environments is driving an unprecedented surge in Direct Hire Authority DHA openings. The 1,219 positions listed today reflect the industry’s shift toward real‑time analytics, automated pipeline orchestration, and data‑driven product innovation. Companies are actively seeking professionals who can build scalable pipelines on Snowflake, Databricks, and Kubernetes, and who can deliver insights across AI‑powered dashboards.

Roles within the DHA category include Data Engineer, Data Architect, ETL Specialist, Data Ops Engineer, and Business Intelligence Analyst. Typical responsibilities span end‑to‑end pipeline development, Airflow DAG maintenance, dbt model creation, Snowflake schema design, and performance tuning for high‑volume workloads. Agencies often require proficiency in Python, SQL, Airflow, dbt, and Terraform, along with experience in cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Salary transparency is crucial for DHA professionals because it enables direct comparison of offers from multiple recruiters, ensures parity with industry benchmarks, and supports informed negotiation. Knowing the exact pay range for a Senior Data Ops Engineer or a Lead Data Architect helps candidates prioritize roles that align with their career goals and financial expectations.

Sr. Software Engineer, EC2 Nitro Instance Networking

Company: Amazon.com Services LLC

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Aug 20, 2025

You'll architect high-performance packet processing systems handling millions of operations per second, design advanced analytics platforms that transform…

Sr. Software Development Engineer, Annapurna Labs

Company: Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc.

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Aug 20, 2025

Anticipate future needs based on the product roadmap and develop necessary tools to sanitize compute. You will work closely with the hardware and software teams…

MAC System Integration and Automation Engineer, Kuiper Satellite Communication System - MAC Software Development

Company: Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Location: Redmond, WA

Posted Aug 20, 2025

The engineer will develop integration and test plans working closely with systems engineering, software engineering and hardware engineering and RF integration…

Carpenter (Focus on Interiors Construction)

Company: Nino Development

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Posted Aug 20, 2025

Experience with Procore and completion of online certification training is a plus. In-depth knowledge of construction processes, interior finishes, and…

Manager of Sales

Company: ODM Tool & Mfg. Co., Inc.

Location: McCook, IL

Posted Aug 20, 2025

Manage all aspects of the sales and marketing departments, and develop and execute the sales / marketing plans in conjunction with the President and CEO.

Embedded Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper, Kuiper MAC

Company: Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Location: Redmond, WA

Posted Aug 20, 2025

2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience. A day in the life.

Sr Software I&T Engineer , KGS Integrated Systems Solutions

Company: KGS LLC

Location: El Segundo, CA

Posted Aug 20, 2025

The candidate will have the capabilities to develop software test procedures, test software, test scripts, APIs, and automation to enable test and verification…

Marketing Data Scientist, Ring

Company: Amazon.com Services LLC

Location: Hawthorne, CA

Posted Aug 20, 2025

You should have superb analytical, technical, business and communication skills to be able to work with marketing, business and technology leaders to define and…

Software Development Manager, Amazon Connect Analytics

Company: Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Aug 20, 2025

Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical…

Senior Solutions Architect, Alexa Connect Kit, Smart Home BDSA

Company: Amazon.com Services LLC

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Aug 20, 2025

You will own key technical relationships with senior technical leaders/CxO in those organizations and be a hands-on architect and adviser throughout the…

Director of Staff Development - DSD

Company: Confidential

Location: Van Nuys, CA

Posted Aug 20, 2025

This individual will provide Human Resources administrative support to the facility with regards to the processing of Human Resources paperwork, and ensure…

Pipe Welder

Company: BAE Systems

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Posted Aug 20, 2025

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Direct Hire Authority DHA roles?
Entry‑level (0–2 years): $70,000–$90,000. Mid‑level (3–5 years): $90,000–$120,000. Senior (6+ years): $120,000–$160,000. Lead/Manager: $160,000–$200,000.
What skills and certifications are required for Direct Hire Authority DHA positions?
Must‑have skills: Python, SQL, Airflow, dbt, Snowflake, Kubernetes, Terraform. Certifications: AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, Snowflake SnowPro Core, Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate.
Is remote work available for Direct Hire Authority DHA roles?
Approximately 85% of DHA listings offer fully remote or hybrid options. Remote roles typically require 9‑5 UTC+0 alignment, flexible hours, and proficiency with collaboration tools like Slack, Teams, and GitHub.
What are common career progression paths within Direct Hire Authority DHA?
Data Engineer → Senior Data Engineer → Lead Data Engineer → Data Ops Manager → Director of Data Operations. Each step adds responsibilities in architecture, team leadership, and strategic data governance.
What industry trends are shaping Direct Hire Authority DHA roles?
Growing adoption of serverless data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery), real‑time streaming (Kafka, Pulsar), AI‑driven data catalogs, increased focus on data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and demand for cross‑functional data science integration.

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