Junior Data Engineer with Secret Clearance — Databricks & Palantir

SMX; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

SMX seeks a Data Science Consultant to support our Army Client. You will design solutions using Databricks (SQL, Python, Pyspark) and Palantir Foundry to deliver capabilities meeting business functional requirements.

Applicants should have 2+ years in data engineering, data science and data analytics, with proficiency in SQL, Python and Pyspark, and an Active Secret Clearance. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and delivering secure, data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on development experience.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and Pyspark.
• Experience in data engineering, data science and data 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/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.
• Strong sense of mission and commitment to making a difference.
• 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

Data engineering

Data analytics

Cross-functional work

Cloud architecture

Code reviews

Independent worker

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering

Tools

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

SQL databases

Job description

SMX seeks a Data Science Consultant to support our Army Client. You will design solutions using Databricks (SQL, Python, Pyspark) and Palantir Foundry to deliver capabilities meeting business functional requirements.

Applicants should have 2+ years in data engineering, data science and data analytics, with proficiency in SQL, Python and Pyspark, and an Active Secret Clearance. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and delivering secure, data-driven insights.