Data Engineer

Job Family

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

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.

What You Will Need

US Citizenship is required

Bachelor's degree is required

Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related roles.

Proficient experience with : Programming languages (Java, Python, SQL, Pyspark); Data pipeline and ETL development; Database technologies (Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, SQL Server, MongoDB); Data modeling, stored procedures, and API development (RESTful, SOAP)

Demonstrated experience with : Cloud platforms : AWS (S3, Lambda, ECS, SQS), Azure (CosmosDB, Functions); Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes); CI / CD tools (Jenkins, Maven, Git, Bitbucket, GitHub); Monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, CloudWatch, Kibana, Elasticsearch)

Effectively operate using Agile methodologies.

Ability to work in fast-paced environment independently

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, including communicate complex technical concepts in salient terms to diverse audience types

What Would Be Nice To Have

Experience supporting federal programs and / or large-scale data modernization projects.

Certifications in AWS, Azure, 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

LI-DNI

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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