Software Developer

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse in McLean, VA seeks a senior data engineer to design, build, and maintain production-grade data pipelines and services. You will extend legacy ETL into AWS and Databricks lakehouse, develop Java-based data services, and ensure data quality, security, and compliance across the data platform.

You will collaborate in Agile and CI/CD environments, support intake processes, and implement scalable data ingestion, transformation, and governance patterns to enable analytics-ready datasets for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 6+ years of experience in data engineering or ETL development using Informatica or similar platforms.
• Experience building data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and curation of structured and semi-structured data.
• Experience developing Java-based data services, APIs, or integration layers for enterprise data access.
• Experience with AWS data platform components (S3, IAM) and Databricks lakehouse.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and curation pipelines using Informatica and related ETL tools.
• Extend legacy ETL pipelines into AWS and Databricks lakehouse environments with batch and near real-time ingestion.
• Build and support Java-based data services and APIs for governed data access.
• Support intake activities including requirements analysis, source profiling, and standardized data integration patterns.
• Develop production-ready data pipelines satisfying SDLC and CI/CD processes, with security and documentation.
• Implement data quality validation, transformation logic, and performance optimization.
• Integrate data pipelines with AWS components (S3, messaging) and Databricks for scalable data movement.
• Support metadata capture, lineage tracking, access control, and audit logging for compliance.

Skills

Informatica

ETL development

Java

AWS

Databricks

CI/CD

Agile

Data quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Databricks

Informatica

Java APIs

Job description

Job Family

Systems Engineering

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and curation pipelines using Informatica and related ETL tools, enabling consistent delivery of high-quality, analytics-ready datasets across the Data Platform.
• Extend and integrate legacy ETL pipelines into AWS and Databricks lakehouse environments, supporting batch and near real-time ingestion patterns and improving enterprise data availability and reuse.
• Build and support Java-based data services, APIs, and integration layers that enable secure, governed access to curated data for analytics, reporting, and downstream consumption.
• Contribute to intake and onboarding activities by supporting requirements analysis, source profiling, and implementation of standardized data integration patterns aligned to defined intake processes and SLAs.
• Develop production-ready data pipelines and services that meet defined technical, security, and documentation requirements, supporting controlled promotion into production through established SDLC and CI/CD processes.
• Implement data quality validation, transformation logic, and performance optimization to improve pipeline reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Integrate data pipelines and services with AWS components (e.g., S3, messaging/streaming services) and Databricks environments to support secure, scalable data movement and platform interoperability.
• Support governed data engineering practices by implementing metadata capture, lineage tracking, access control patterns, and audit logging to meet compliance, traceability, and security requirements.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• SIX (6) or more years of experience in data engineering or ETL development using Informatica or similar enterprise data integration platforms.
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines supporting ingestion, transformation, and curation of structured and semi-structured datasets.
• Experience developing Java-based data services, APIs, or integration layers supporting enterprise data access and interoperability.
• Working experience with AWS data platform components (e.g., S3, IAM, networking) and familiarity with lakehouse architecture such as Databricks.
• Experience implementing production-ready solutions with embedded data quality validation, monitoring, logging, and error handling patterns.
• Experience working within Agile and CI/CD-enabled delivery environments supporting secure and repeatable deployments.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience modernizing legacy ETL pipelines into cloud-native or lakehouse-based architectures.
• Familiarity with data governance concepts, including metadata management, lineage, and access controls within regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Databricks capabilities (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog) and downstream analytics enablement patterns.
• Experience with event-driven or streaming integration patterns (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, EventBridge).
• Exposure to enterprise metadata/catalog tools (e.g., Informatica EDC, Axon) supporting governed data platforms.
• Experience supporting federal data platforms or operating in highly regulated environments with strict security and audit requirements.
• Knowledge of secure data access patterns, including RBAC/ABAC, encryption, and audit reporting aligned to FISMA and FedRAMP requirements.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.