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What You Will Do:
Guidehouse seeks a Data Engineer to support in building, optimizing, and maintaining data pipelines, cloud-based solutions, and analytics platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modern data engineering tools, cloud services, CI/CD, and version control, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes for ingesting, transforming, and loading data from diverse sources.
• Build and optimize data architectures and models to support analytics, reporting, and operational needs.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows using tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Git.
• Develop and deploy cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS (S3, Lambda, ECS, SQS), Azure (CosmosDB, Functions), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Collaborate with DBAs and application developers to design and integrate data models, stored procedures, and APIs.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security through rigorous validation, monitoring, and logging (e.g., Splunk, CloudWatch, Kibana).
• Support data migration, integration, and modernization initiatives, including legacy system upgrades and cloud adoption.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Document data flows, processes, and technical solutions for knowledge sharing and compliance.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering, cloud, and DevOps.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship is required
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related roles.
• Proficient experience with: Programming languages (Java, Python, SQL, Pyspark); Data pipeline and ETL development; Database technologies (Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, SQL Server, MongoDB); Data modeling, stored procedures, and API development (RESTful, SOAP)
• Demonstrated experience with: Cloud platforms: AWS (S3, Lambda, ECS, SQS), Azure (CosmosDB, Functions); Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes); CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Maven, Git, Bitbucket, GitHub); Monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, CloudWatch, Kibana, Elasticsearch)
• Effectively operate using Agile methodologies.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment independently
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, including communicate complex technical concepts in salient terms to diverse audience types

• Experience supporting federal programs and/or large-scale data modernization projects.
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or other cloud/data engineering domains.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Kibana, Tableau).
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance in federal environments.
• Experience with microservices, Spring Boot, and integration of AI/ML components.
• Previous consulting experience

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

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

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 RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

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.