API Developer/Data Engineer Managing Consultant-Fraud/AI

The API Developer/Data Engineering Managing (Lead) Consultant serves as a trusted advisor and delivery lead for AI and Data engagements. This role owns solution strategy, oversees delivery teams, develops technical solutions, and partners with clients to drive measurable business outcomes., * Lead the design, development, and deployment of data integration and API solutions within related data platforms.

• Architect and implement end-to-end data pipelines, including ingestion, transformation, validation, and delivery of structured and unstructured data.
• Develop and maintain ontology models, data schemas, and relationships to support analytics, search, and operational use cases.
• Integrate data across multiple systems and platforms (e.g., cloud storage, APIs, analytics environments) using scalable and secure patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineering, analytics, product, and security) to ensure seamless system interoperability and data consistency.
• Implement data validation, quality assurance, and governance processes (e.g., completeness checks, schema validation, metadata integrity).
• Support development of AI-enabled capabilities (e.g., semantic search, entity resolution, analytics) by enabling high-quality, well-structured data pipelines.
• Operate within an Agile delivery model, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, user story development, and iterative delivery of technical solutions.
• Translate business and mission needs into technical requirements and scalable integration designs.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and audit requirements, including role-based access controls, logging, and data protection standards.
• Drive technical design decisions, mentor junior engineers, and act as a technical lead within a matrixed team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and a US Citizen.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST” clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, system integration, or platform engineering roles.
• Proficiency in Python, Java/JS, .NET (C#), RESTful API, XML, and strong SQL skills (including SQL Server) with experience integrating APIs with enterprise applications, databases, and third-party systems.
• Proficiency in Java/JS, .NET (C#), RESTful API, XML for data transformation, querying, and API development.
• Proficiency working with various data structure formats (CSV/TXT, JSON, XML, Parquet, etc.).
• Strong hands-on experience with API development and integration, including:
• Building and managing data pipelines
• Ontology/data model development and relationship mapping
• Integration of data across multiple systems
• Experience working within cloud platforms (particularly GCP) for scalable data transformation, enrichment, and analytics workflows.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, schema alignment, and metadata management across integrated systems.
• Experience implementing data quality, validation, and governance controls.
• Familiarity with cloud security and access controls, including IAM, encryption, and audit logging.
• Proven ability to lead technical workstreams, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across cross-functional and matrixed teams.
• Preference will be given to candidates located in the DMV.
• Travel may be up to 25-50% for candidates not located in the DMV.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Experience building APIs for and/or working with entity validation/entity resolution solutions.
• Experience with API gateways (Apigee, Kong, Azure API Management, AWS API Gateway).
• Experience with Python and SQL (including SQL Server).
• Previous experience working with federal agencies or government environments, including familiarity with security, compliance, and data governance requirements.
• Previous experience working with LexisNexis (or other similar third-party data provider) products via API endpoints and integrating data into solution environment(s).
• Experience working in a consulting environment and/or delivering solutions in a matrixed organization.
• Experience supporting training, user enablement, and scaling of technical capabilities across teams or organizations.
• Experience building AI/ML-enabled data products, particularly those leveraging unstructured data (e.g., NLP, document processing, image-based analytics).
• Familiarity with ontology-driven applications, graph-based data modeling, and relationship analytics.
• Experience implementing role-based access control (RBAC) and auditability compliance.
• Relevant certifications or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• Experience with fraud and/or FinCrime data and monitoring systems.
• Hands-on experience with financial crime compliance technology and data solutions, e.g., Oracle Mantas, Actimize, Fircosoft, LexisNexis Bridger, World-Check, Dow Jones, Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, etc.

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account, The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.