Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Guidehouse is seeking an early-career Data Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of data pipelines, cloud-based data platforms, and analytics solutions. The role involves building and monitoring ETL/ELT processes, supporting data integration and cloud environments, performing data quality activities, and collaborating with technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes that ingest, transform, and load data from various sources
- Support the implementation and enhancement of data models, databases, and cloud-based data solutions
- Participate in data integration, migration, and modernization initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers
- Develop and maintain scripts, queries, and applications using technologies such as Python, SQL, and PySpark
- Support cloud-based data environments and services in AWS and Azure
- Assist with the implementation of CI/CD processes and software development best practices using Git and related tools
- Monitor data pipelines and systems, identify issues, and support troubleshooting and resolution activities
- Perform data validation and quality assurance activities to help ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reliability
- Collaborate with data engineers, developers, analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
- Document technical processes, data flows, and system configurations
- Continuously develop technical skills and stay current with emerging data engineering technologies and best practices
Skills
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
- Experience in data engineering, software engineering, data analytics, computer science, or a STEM related technical discipline
- Foundational knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, or SQL
- Basic understanding of relational databases and data querying concepts
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure through coursework, certifications, internships, or professional experience
- Exposure to data integration, ETL, data warehousing, or analytics concepts
- Internship, academic, research, or project experience involving data engineering, cloud computing, or software development
- Exposure to Databricks, Spark, or large-scale data processing technologies
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
- Basic understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to learn new technologies and work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, or Redshift, or Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, or Cosmos DB
- Experience with data visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Kibana
- Exposure to CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
- AWS, Azure, Databricks, or related cloud/data certifications
- Experience supporting healthcare, public sector, or federal clients
- Interest in data architecture, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced analytics
- Previous consulting, client-facing, internship, or cooperative education experience
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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