Data Engineer

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a data engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines for mission-critical workflows, using Databricks, Python, PySpark and SQL.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders, ensure reliability and observability of production data systems, and contribute to data modeling, orchestration, and quality frameworks. Travel up to 10% and the ability to obtain Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Strong skills in Python, PySpark and SQL.
• Experience building production-grade data pipelines in cloud environments.
• Databricks experience is mandatory.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure data pipelines for mission-critical workflows.
• Implement best practices for data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, quality, and sustainment.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and deliver reliable data engineering solutions.
• Ensure long-term reliability, observability, and performance of production data systems.
• Develop and operate solutions within Databricks.
• 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 outputs with program goals.

Skills

Python

PySpark

SQL

Databricks

Data pipelines

DevOps

Data modeling

Orchestration

Cloud-native

Communication

Government stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems

Job description

Job Family

Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting, Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Will Need

• Secret clearance (active or ability to obtain).
• 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.

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.

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.