Data Engineer

Guidehouse Inc.
Washington, DC, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$85,000.0 - $141,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cloud Computing Information Systems Information Engineering Data Security Data Systems DevOps Python (Programming Language) Operational Databases Cloud Services SQL Databases Data Ingestion Pyspark
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Information Technology Tools for Reporting Data Lakehouse Data Pipelines Databricks

Job description

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure data pipelines supporting mission critical workflows.
  • Implement best practices for data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, quality, and sustainment.
  • Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver reliable, maintainable data engineering solutions.
  • Ensure long-term reliability, observability, and performance of production data systems.
  • Develop and operate solutions within Databricks (mandatory), consistent with mission platform operations.
  • Produce documentation, diagrams, data models, and sustainment procedures.
  • Support troubleshooting, optimization, and enhancements to production systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional technical and mission teams to align engineering outputs with program goals.

Requirements

  • Databricks experience is mandatory.
  • Strong skills in Python, PySpark, and SQL.
  • Experience building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines in cloud-native environments.
  • Understanding of data modeling, orchestration, automation, and quality frameworks.
  • Experience with DevOps practices supporting data engineering workflows.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with government stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • Experience supporting government or mission-critical data systems.
  • Familiarity with data lakehouse architecture patterns.
  • Experience with dashboarding or analytics tools supporting mission users.
  • Knowledge of cloud services supporting Databricks-based environments.

Benefits & conditions

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. 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., * 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.

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