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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Guidehouse Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $113,000.0 - $188,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Business Analytics Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Visualization, DevOps, Document-Oriented Databases, Elasticsearch, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Software Tools, Cloud Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Web Services, Data Logging, System Availability, Spring-boot, Git, Containerization, Pyspark, Kubernetes, Bitbucket, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Cloudwatch, Kibana, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Splunk, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Docker, Jenkins, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=edb46f22850e203a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Web services design?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * U.S. Citizenship/ Green Card is required. * A bachelor's degree is required. * Minimum of EIGHT (8) years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related roles. * Proficiency in programming languages and technologies, including Java, Python, SQL, and PySpark, as well as API development (RESTful and SOAP). * Strong hands-on experience designing and developing data pipelines and ETL processes. * Extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases, such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB, including data modeling and stored procedure development. * Demonstrated experience with AWS cloud services, including S3, Redshift, Lambda, ECS, and SQS. * Experience working with Databricks and large-scale data processing environments. * Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines, such as Jenkins, Maven, Git, GitHub, and Bitbucket. * Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools, including Splunk, CloudWatch, Kibana, and Elasticsearch. * Proven experience operating in Agile development environments. * Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools, including Git, Jira, and Confluence. * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. What Would Be Nice To Have: * Experience supporting federal programs and/or large-scale data modernization projects. * Certifications in AWS, or other cloud/data engineering domains. * Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Kibana, Tableau). * Familiarity with security best practices and compliance in federal environments. * Experience with microservices, Spring Boot, and integration of AI/ML components. * Previous consulting experience ## Description Guidehouse seeks a Data Engineer to support in building, optimizing, and maintaining data pipelines, cloud-based solutions, and analytics platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modern data engineering tools, cloud services, CI/CD, and version control, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutions. * Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes for ingesting, transforming, and loading data from diverse sources. * Build and optimize data architectures and models to support analytics, reporting, and operational needs. * Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows using tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Git. * Develop and deploy cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS (S3, Lambda, ECS, SQS), Azure (CosmosDB, Functions), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). * Collaborate with DBAs and application developers to design and integrate data models, stored procedures, and APIs. * Ensure data quality, integrity, and security through rigorous validation, monitoring, and logging (e.g., Splunk, CloudWatch, Kibana). * Support data migration, integration, and modernization initiatives, including legacy system upgrades and cloud adoption. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring high availability and reliability. * Document data flows, processes, and technical solutions for knowledge sharing and compliance. * Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering, cloud, and DevOps. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)