Data Engineer

Overview In this Data Engineer role at Guidehouse you will design, build, and maintain data pipelines and analytics platforms, with AI focus to enhance data workflows and decision making. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable data solutions while leveraging cloud, CI/CD, and AI techniques. You will ensure data quality, reliability, and security in production. This position combines data engineering, AI concepts, and DevOps practices to support federal-facing projects and modernization efforts. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsuranceParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanProfessional development and certificationsTuition reimbursement and learning opportunitiesLife and travel assistance ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes for diverse sources (SQL, R, Python)Build and optimize data architectures and models to support analytics and operational needsImplement and manage CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows using GitDevelop and deploy cloud-based solutions with Azure Functions, Docker, and KubernetesCollaborate with DBAs and developers to design data models, stored procedures, and APIsEnsure data quality through validation, monitoring, and loggingTroubleshoot production issues to maintain high availabilityDocument data flows and solutions for knowledge sharing and complianceStay current with emerging data engineering, cloud, and DevOps practices Key requirementsU.S. Citizenship/Green Card and ability to obtain/maintain Federal or DHS Public TrustBachelor degreeFive years of experience in data engineering or related rolesProficiency in Java, Python, SQL, PySpark and API development (RESTful/SOAP)Experience with DatabricksExperience with CI/CD tools and Git (GitHub)Experience in Agile developmentExperience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB) and stored proceduresExperience with containerization and cloud: Azure Functions, Docker, KubernetesExperience with data pipelines/ETL design and developmentStrong analytical and troubleshooting abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentJavaPythonSQL