Remote Data Analytics Engineer — ESOP & Growth

Applied Information Sciences, Inc; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan (5% match)

ESOP

Tuition Reimbursement & Learning Allow

Referral Bonus Program (up to $5k)

Immediate Healthcare: Medical, Dental,

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Applied Information Sciences, Inc. (AIS) is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to design, build, implement, and test data systems supporting a federal mission.

The role emphasizes Python, SQL, relational databases, and modern data engineering practices, with the ability to work effectively with clients and cross-functional teams on impactful projects. This remote position will require onsite presence in Crystal City, VA 1–2 days per month.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant data engineering, software development, or related technical experience.
• Hands-on experience with Python.
• Strong SQL skills and knowledge of core data concepts.
• Experience with relational databases, particularly Oracle and/or PostgreSQL.
• Ability to design, develop, implement, and test data or software components.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher; Computer Science or related technical discipline preferred (degree not strictly required with experience).
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DHS 6C Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze technical and stakeholder requirements.
• Design, implement, and test software, data systems, and components.
• Develop scalable, high-performance, highly available applications and system components.
• Use Python, SQL, and relational databases to support data engineering requirements.
• Communicate with clients to understand and respond to technical requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions.
• Respond to changing client requirements within tight timeframes.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

ETL/ELT pipelines

BI tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

AWS

JSON

Spark

Databricks

OpenSearch/Elasticsearch

Jenkins

Terraform

Vault

Job description

Applied Information Sciences, Inc. (AIS) is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to design, build, implement, and test data systems supporting a federal mission.

The role emphasizes Python, SQL, relational databases, and modern data engineering practices, with the ability to work effectively with clients and cross-functional teams on impactful projects. This remote position will require onsite presence in Crystal City, VA 1–2 days per month.