Data Engineer

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Life insurance

HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse in Tysons, VA is seeking a data engineering professional to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines in cloud-native environments, with a focus on Databricks, ingestion, transformation, and quality. You will collaborate with government stakeholders, implement DevOps practices, and deliver reliable, observable production systems while documenting data models and sustainment procedures.

Active or ability to obtain Secret clearance is required, and the salary ranges from

Qualifications

• Secret clearance (active or ability to obtain).
• Databricks experience mandatory.
• Strong Python, PySpark, and SQL skills.
• Experience building 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 and ability to collaborate with government stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python

PySpark

SQL

Databricks

DevOps for data

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science

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.

• 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 [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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