Junior Data Engineer - Cloud ETL & Data Pipelines

Bigbear.ai; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BigBear.ai is seeking a motivated Junior Data Engineer to support data pipelines, SQL-based data transformations, and data integration for government and national security missions.

You will work with AWS, Databricks, and relational databases, developing data dictionaries and governance artifacts while collaborating with engineers and analysts to improve data reliability and deliver actionable information.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in data analysis, data engineering, or ETL.
• Strong SQL and relational database skills; able to write and validate queries.
• Experience with ETL, data integration, and data quality activities.
• Ability to document processes and communicate findings clearly.
• Team player with Agile and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Write and optimize SQL queries across relational databases.
• Support data integration by connecting source systems and automating transfers.
• Perform data quality checks, audits, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with database development, schema documentation, and performance monitoring.
• Support cloud-based data engineering using AWS, Databricks, and other platforms.
• Develop data dictionaries, dataflow diagrams, and SOPs for discoverability.
• Manage metadata and data inventories to improve governance and traceability.
• Develop reports and dashboards providing actionable insights to teams.
• Ensure secure data access and comply with data handling practices.
• Collaborate with software engineers and analysts to deliver incremental improvements.

Skills

SQL

Relational databases

Data validation

Documentation

Agile development

Team collaboration

ETL processes

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Databricks

SQL Server

SSRS

Power BI

Job description

BigBear.ai is seeking a motivated Junior Data Engineer to support data pipelines, SQL-based data transformations, and data integration for government and national security missions.

You will work with AWS, Databricks, and relational databases, developing data dictionaries and governance artifacts while collaborating with engineers and analysts to improve data reliability and deliver actionable information.