Junior Data Engineer — DoD Data Pipelines & Databricks

SMX; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Data Science Consultant to support our Army Client. The role focuses on designing solutions with Databricks and Palantir Foundry, building data models and reports from ERP and legacy systems, and translating business needs into technical specs. You will verify tests and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure delivery meets requirements.

Active Secret Clearance is required. Salary range is $85,000–$125,000 USD with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands on development experience.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and Pyspark.
• Experience in data engineering, data science and analytics.
• Familiarity with Databricks.
• Familiarity with database design and architecture; relational and non-relational databases.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, and participate in discussions.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture: AWS or Azure.
• Competence with software engineering tools and processes (estimation, issue tracking, version control, debugging).
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks without supervision.
• Proven experience in knowledge sharing (code reviews, solid documentation).
• Driven, self-directed personality.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design new solutions using Databricks (SQL, Python, Pyspark) and Palantir Foundry to deliver capabilities meeting business functional requirements.
• Design modifications to existing data model solutions as needed.
• Define test cases and verify test results to ensure solutions are functioning as designed.
• Build data models and reports using datasets from ERPs and legacy systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and users to determine reporting requirements and convert business requirements into technical specifications.

Skills

SQL

Python

Pyspark

Databricks

Data engineering

Data analytics

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Relational databases

Non-relational databases

Software engineering

Self-directed

Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Version control

Issue tracking

Debugging

Job description

SMX is seeking a Data Science Consultant to support our Army Client. The role focuses on designing solutions with Databricks and Palantir Foundry, building data models and reports from ERP and legacy systems, and translating business needs into technical specs. You will verify tests and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure delivery meets requirements.

Active Secret Clearance is required. Salary range is $85,000–$125,000 USD with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth