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 Development Engineer, Nitro SSD

Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.

Production Designer for Sign Shop

Company: Crowley Signs & Graphics

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Aug 13, 2025

This role combines creative design expertise with technical knowledge of sign production processes, requiring collaboration with the production team to ensure…

Change Delivery Manager - Ponte Vedra Beach Florida

Company: PenFed Credit Union

Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Monitor component project schedules, performance, quality, and budget using Clarity and other appropriate tools and techniques, then define and monitor…

EFA Network Software Engineer, EFA Software Team

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

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

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

Change Delivery Manager

Company: PenFed Credit Union

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 13, 2025

PenFed management will maintain and observe personnel policies which will not discriminate or permit harassment or retaliation against a person because of race,…

Sr. Component Engineer, Annapurna Labs, Machine Learning Hardware

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

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Aug 13, 2025

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. In this role you will work with supply chain team, help with component selection,…

Software Development Engineer III, Annapurna Labs

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

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 13, 2025

5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience. A day in the life.

Software Development Engineer III, Annapurna Labs

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

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 13, 2025

5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience. A day in the life.

Software Development Manager, Neuron Tools, Annapurna Labs

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

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

As the Software Development Manager for the Tools Team, you will be responsible for leading a talented team of engineers to develop and maintain high-…

Change Delivery Manager - Phoenix Arizona

Company: PenFed Credit Union

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Monitor component project schedules, performance, quality, and budget using Clarity and other appropriate tools and techniques, then define and monitor…

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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