Data Engineer 2 (Associate)

We've built a culture rooted in our Core Values, where innovation thrives, work-life balance is respected, and career growth is always encouraged. We're also proud to be recognized as a 'Top Workplace,' and that's not just us talking; it's our employees. Now, we're looking for another Uncommon Genius to join our dynamic team. If you love solving puzzles, building new things, fixing what's broken, or pushing the boundaries of creativity, we encourage you to explore the details of this position below! UNCOMN is seeking a Data Engineer 2 (Associate) to:

• Design, develop, and maintain data integration pipelines using tools such as Databricks and/or Palantir Foundry to acquire, ingest, and transform data from various sources. Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency by implementing data cleansing and validation processes.
• Create and maintain data models and schemas that support efficient data analysis and reporting.
• Develop and optimize ETL processes to efficiently extract, transform, and load data into data warehouses and analytics platforms.
• Automate data processing workflows for scalability and reliability.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure data pipelines and systems run smoothly.
• Assist with data ingestion, mapping data to Palantir's Ontology, managing a centralized Data Dictionary, and supporting the development and publishing of APIs.
• Work on continuous improvement of data engineering processes and best practices.
• Implement data security measures to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
• Assist in auditing and documenting data lineage and access controls.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders, to understand their data needs, provide timely support, understand business requirements, and translate them into effective data structures.
• Epitomize UNCOMN Core Values.

Do you have experience in Programming languages?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor of Science in STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, etc.) major.

• 3+ years of related professional experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance, granted by the US Government, which requires US citizenship. The government also uses 13 adjudicative guidelines to determine an individual's eligibility.
• Prior experience with Python (and other scripting languages) and SQL for data analysis tasks-including data cleaning, manipulation, joining, and visualization-as well as exposure to Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Qlik Sense for reporting and dashboard creation.

Preferred

• Active Secret clearance or higher, granted by the US Government.
• Accredited Data Engineering-related certification(s), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification preferred.
• Experience utilizing geospatial tools, PySpark, Databricks, Qlik, and platforms like Advana and Palantir to perform data analysis tasks-including time series analysis, data exploration, statistical analysis (e.g., hypothesis testing, regression), and predictive modeling.

4.74.7 out of 5 stars Scott AFB, IL 62225 $77,000 - $88,500 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Benefits from day one, * Instant Flexible PTO: Enjoy flexible paid time off starting your very first day with us!
• Generous Holidays: Benefit from 7 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays annually.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Get access to comprehensive health benefits from day one.
• 401K Safe Harbor Match: Secure your future with our top-tier 401K matching program.
• Performance Bonus: Stand out and you could earn an annual performance bonus.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with our training and education assistance programs.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access complimentary support services for you and your family.