Public Health Data Engineer

Travel Required Up to 10% Clearance Required Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do Guidehouse seeks a Data Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of data pipelines, cloud-based data platforms, and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate is an early-career professional with foundational experience in data engineering, software development, or cloud technologies who is eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. • Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes that ingest, transform, and load data from various sources. • Support the implementation and enhancement of data models, databases, and cloud-based data solutions. • Participate in data integration, migration, and modernization initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers. • Develop and maintain scripts, queries, and applications using technologies such as Python, SQL, and PySpark. • Support cloud-based data environments and services in AWS and Azure. • Assist with the implementation of CI/CD processes and software development best practices using Git and related tools. • Monitor data pipelines and systems, identify issues, and support troubleshooting and resolution activities. • Perform data validation and quality assurance activities to help ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reliability. • Collaborate with data engineers, developers, analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. • Document technical processes, data flows, and system configurations. • Continuously develop technical skills and stay current with emerging data engineering technologies and best practices. What You Will Need • U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency is required and Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field. • TWO (2) or more years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, data analytics, computer science, or a related technical discipline. • Experience with a programming language such as Python, Java, or SQL. • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure through coursework, certifications, internships, or professional experience. • Experience with data integration, ETL, data warehousing, or analytics concepts. What Would Be Nice To Have • Internship, academic, research, or project experience involving data engineering, cloud computing, or software development. • Basic understanding of relational databases and data querying concepts. • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git. • Basic understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. • Ability to learn new technologies and work collaboratively in a team environment. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Experience working with public health data and agencies • Exposure to Databricks, Spark, or large-scale data processing technologies. • Familiarity with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, or Redshift, or Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, or Cosmos DB. • Experience with data visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Kibana. • Exposure to CI/CD tools and DevOps practices. • AWS, Azure, Databricks, or related cloud/data certifications. • Experience supporting healthcare, public sector, or federal clients. • Interest in data architecture, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced analytics. • Previous consulting, client-facing, internship, or cooperative education experience. 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 • Parental Leave • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities • Employee Referral Program • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach • Care.com annual membership • Employee Assistance Program • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.) • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus About Guidehouse