Remote Data Analytics Engineer - Impact & Growth

Applied Information Sciences; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Information Sciences (AIS) is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to design, build, test data systems supporting a federal law enforcement mission. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Python, SQL, relational databases, and modern data engineering practices who can work effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.

This position is remote, but will need to be onsite in Crystal City, VA 1-2 days/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 working with relational databases, particularly Oracle and/or PostgreSQL.
• Bachelor's degree or higher; CS or related discipline preferred; degree not required with suitable experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DHS 6C Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze technical and stakeholder requirements.
• Design, implement, and test software, data systems, and system components.
• Develop scalable, high-performance, highly available applications and system components.
• Use Python, SQL, and relational database technologies 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.
• As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Junior Data Engineer.

Skills

Python

SQL

Relational databases

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher; CS or related field preferred

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

AWS

Jenkins

Terraform

Vault

OpenSearch/ElasticSearch

Databricks

Apache Spark

Kafka

Job description

Applied Information Sciences (AIS) is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to design, build, test data systems supporting a federal law enforcement mission. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Python, SQL, relational databases, and modern data engineering practices who can work effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.

This position is remote, but will need to be onsite in Crystal City, VA 1-2 days/month.