Jr. Data Engineer

Amentum; EE. UU.; Híbrido; USD 130.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Descripción de la vacante

Amentum is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support a National Security mission for NGA. This remote position contributes to data ingestion, transformation, and reliable delivery of GEOINT data through end-to-end data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows in an Agile environment.

You will collaborate on SQL-based ingestion, data quality checks, and documentation while following security practices. The role combines remote work with on-site presence and growth opportunities in data engineering.

Formación

• Foundational Python/SQL skills demonstrated through work, coursework, internships, or projects.
• Basic understanding of relational databases, data structures, and CSV/JSON formats.
• Ability to assist with data ingestion, transformation, and validation using established patterns.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development, willingness to learn CI/CD and production support.
• Ability to review datasets for anomalies and explain findings clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with building, testing, documenting, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows.
• Write and maintain SQL queries for ingestion, transformation, validation, and data preparation.
• Support data integration from APIs, databases, files, and approved sources with security practices.
• Run data quality checks, investigate discrepancies, and share findings with the team.
• Monitor scheduled workflows, troubleshoot failures, and document issues clearly.
• Participate in Agile planning, reviews, testing, and documentation with version control practices.

Conocimientos

Python

SQL

Git

CSV

JSON

APIs

ETL/ELT

CI/CD

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Herramientas

AWS

Spark

Descripción del empleo

Join Amentum as a Junior Data Engineer supporting a National Security mission for NGA. This remote position helps build and sustain data engineering solutions that improve GEOINT data access, discovery, staging, linking, production, re‑integration, and delivery. You will work in an Agile environment on data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows, contributing to reliable ingestion, transformation, and monitoring for mission‑critical data.

What you can expect:

• Support end‑to‑end data pipeline development under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Contribute to SQL‑based ingestion and transformation for structured and semi‑structured data
• Help maintain data quality and investigate discrepancies as part of routine workflow operations
• Collaborate in Agile planning, code reviews, testing, and documentation with version control and deployment practices

Responsibilities

• Assist with building, testing, documenting, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows
• Write and maintain SQL queries and scripts for ingestion, transformation, validation, and preparation of data
• Support data integration from APIs, databases, files, and other approved sources while following established security and authentication practices
• Run data quality checks, investigate discrepancies, and share findings with the team
• Monitor scheduled data workflows, troubleshoot routine failures, and elevate complex issues with clear notes
• Participate in Agile planning, code reviews, testing, and documentation using team practices for version control and deployment

Requirements

• Foundational programming skills in Python and SQL demonstrated through work, coursework, internships, or substantial projects
• Basic understanding of relational databases, data structures, and common data formats such as CSV and JSON
• Ability to assist with data ingestion, transformation, and validation by following established patterns and guidance
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development, with willingness to learn automated testing, CI/CD, and production support practices
• Ability to review datasets, identify anomalies or inconsistencies, and explain findings clearly
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to ask questions, incorporate feedback, and learn new tools
• Effective communication skills for working with engineers, analysts, and mission partners
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Technologies

• Python, SQL, Git, CSV, JSON, APIs, ETL/ELT, CI/CD

Compensation and Schedule

• Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 per year
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
• Location: Remote, hybrid role with minimum 2-3 days weekly onsite

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Clearance

• Required: Active TS/SCI to start; ability to gain and maintain a Poly

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, coursework, or project experience with data pipelines or analytical datasets
• Exposure to AWS or another cloud platform, including storage, compute, or managed data services
• Familiarity with data modeling, metadata, search, cataloging, or GIS concepts
• Exposure to tools such as Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Elasticsearch, or Tableau

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, coursework, and substantial projects may count)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

Additional Information: Amentum enforces a safety culture, quality standards, and procedure compliance requirements. Amentum is a drug‑free workplace and requires compliance with company drug and alcohol policies; employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.