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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer (entry-level) - **Company:** Cortina Solutions - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $62,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Software, Power BI, SQL Databases, Scripting, Data Ingestion, Microsoft Power Automate, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Qlikview, AWS Data Analytics, Data Management, Powerapps, Databricks - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=de39bd98cb06d17e ## About the Role * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Must possess an active DoD SECRET security clearance * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, or Business Management OR a minimum of 5 years of equivalent professional experience. * Proficiency in Python, SQL, Microsoft Dataverse (CDS), Power Apps, Power Automate, Databricks, and PowerBI. * Strong communication skills are a must., * Experience with ETL pipelines, big data processing, integration of diverse data sources, and refactoring/optimizing legacy code. * Experience working with data analytics, automation, and AI tools. * Direct experience with Army or other DoD financial/data systems and processes. * Prior experience supporting federal audit readiness or CFO functions within the DoD or similar federal agencies. ## Description The Data Engineer is responsible for working directly with military clients to strengthen their financial management processes, operations, and systems, with a focus on maximizing the impact of the organization's resources. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done. This role integrates advanced data management, analysis, and visualization capabilities with core accounting and financial processes to establish continuous audit readiness. Additionally, the Data Engineer will provide advisory and support on asset visibility, accountability, resolution, and disposition, while helping clients estimate costs, manage budgets, review financial strategies, and perform crisis audit and forensic analysis., We are seeking an entry-level Data Engineer to join our practice with a dedicated focus on military clients in the Defense & Security segment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy environments and support advanced automation and analytics initiatives for our federal client. Further, you will convert business and functional requirements into intuitive, user-friendly data visualization dashboards, web-based query applications, and complex reports. 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