Remote Junior Data Engineer | Data Pipelines & Python

AIS (Applied Information Sciences); Virginia; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Continuous Learning

Inclusive Culture

Mission-Driven Work

Job summary

AIS is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to design, build, implement, and test data systems supporting a federal mission. You will work with Python, SQL, relational databases, and modern data engineering practices, collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams on scalable solutions.

This remote role requires onsite presence in Crystal City, VA 1–2 days per month. The base salary range is $93,000–$141,000 per year, with opportunities for growth and a strong commitment to learning and

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.
• Ability to design, develop, implement, and test data or software components.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher; Computer Science or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 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.

Skills

Python

SQL

Relational Databases

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS

JSON

Jenkins

Terraform

Databricks

Kafka

Job description

AIS is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to design, build, implement, and test data systems supporting a federal mission. You will work with Python, SQL, relational databases, and modern data engineering practices, collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams on scalable solutions.

This remote role requires onsite presence in Crystal City, VA 1–2 days per month. The base salary range is $93,000–$141,000 per year, with opportunities for growth and a strong commitment to learning and