Specialist, Federal Data Engineer

Kpmg LLP
Washington, DC, United States
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Software Quality Data Validation Data Cleansing Information Engineering Data Integration Data Integrity Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Transformation Data Systems Programming Tools Python (Programming Language)
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Performance Tuning Release Management DataOps SQL Databases Technical Data Management Systems Data Processing Test-Driven Development (TDD) Data Ingestion Git Pyspark Performance Monitor Programming Languages

Job description

  • Utilize data wrangling tools and coding languages such as Python, PySpark, and SQL to extract valuable insights from data through analytics
  • Assist in technical processes from ideation to delivery: Research, experiment, and utilizing data methodologies to build pipelines / scalable analytic tools using leading technologies
  • Regularly conduct peer code reviews to ensure code quality and provide expert documentation / operating guidance for users
  • Execute data operations essential for analysis, including tasks such as data cleansing, data integration, and data transformation
  • Develop data engineering designs and translate efforts between business / technical stakeholders
  • Monitor performance and reliability of data systems, identifying / resolving issues while proactively optimizing logic and model performance by code tuning, streamlining, resource allocation

Requirements

  • A minimum of three years of technical data engineering experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
  • Experience with programming languages (Python, PySpark, SQL)
  • Experience with data quality management: Ability to ensure data integrity, accuracy, consistency through data validation, cleansing, and error handling techniques
  • Experience with data processing / ETL knowledge: Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes and tools for data ingestion, integration, transformation
  • Expertise with development tools / methodologies (Agile, git, test driven development, CI/CD release management)
  • Proven ability to rapidly ingest, transform, engineer, and visualize data
  • Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
  • Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

Benefits & conditions

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant’s skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work . Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG’s compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

About the company

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you’re looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a

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