Front-end Data Engineer

Piper Companies; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Front-End Data Engineer to transform enterprise data into dashboards, reports, and visualizations within a national security program. This on-site role in Norfolk, VA requires collaboration with backend data engineers to drive mission-critical insights for operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in data engineering or BI, strong Power BI skills, SQL experience, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in Data Engineering, BI, or Analytics.
• Power BI development and enterprise reporting experience.
• Experience with SQL databases and data pipelines.
• Knowledge of data transformation, staging, aggregation, and reporting best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Data Analytics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise Power BI dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
• Translate data into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with backend data engineers on data pipelines.
• Validate and optimize reporting datasets for accuracy and performance.
• Support enterprise BI initiatives and reporting strategies.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data visualization

Data analytics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI/Desktop

SQL Databases

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Front-End Data Engineer to support a federal program focused on enterprise business intelligence, analytics, and reporting solutions within the national security and defense sector. This position is on-site in Norfolk, VA. The Front-End Data Engineer will transform enterprise data into actionable dashboards, reports, and visualizations while partnering closely with backend data engineering teams. This is an opportunity to drive mission-critical insights that support operational decision-making across a complex government environment.

Responsibilities for the Front-End Data Engineer include:

• Develop and maintain enterprise Power BI dashboards, reports, and data visualizations
• Translate complex data into meaningful business insights for stakeholders
• Collaborate with backend data engineers to leverage data pipelines and repositories
• Validate, analyze, and optimize reporting datasets for accuracy and performance
• Support enterprise reporting initiatives and business intelligence strategies

Required Qualifications for the Front-End Data Engineer include:

• 3-4 years of experience in Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, or Data Analytics
• Strong Power BI development and enterprise reporting experience
• Experience working with SQL databases and understanding backend data pipelines
• Knowledge of data transformation, staging, aggregation, and reporting best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Active Secret Clearance required
• Security+ Certification (IAT Level II) required

Compensation for the Front-End Data Engineer includes:

• Salary Range: ~$100,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law