Data Processing Services Jobs in Madison, IL (NOW HIRING)

Silverthorne Advisory Group is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Data Engineer to join an exciting and growing opportunity within the Defense sector. As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our client's cloud and data infrastructure and systems. Your expertise in ETL, Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, SQL, and Jupyter Notebooks will be essential in ensuring efficient data processing and analysis. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and implement end-to-end data pipelines, utilizing ETL processes and technologies such as Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, SQL, and Jupyter Notebooks. - Create and optimize data pipelines from scratch, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high-performance processing. - Perform data cleansing, data integration, and data quality assurance activities to maintain the accuracy and integrity of large datasets. - Leverage big data technologies to efficiently process and analyze large datasets, particularly those encountered in a federal agency. - Troubleshoot data-related problems and provide innovative solutions to address complex data challenges. - Implement and enforce data governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. - Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design optimal data models and architectures. - Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to provide timely and accurate data insights and support decision-making processes. - Maintain documentation for software applications, workflows, and processes. - Stay updated with emerging trends and advancements in data engineering and recommend suitable tools and technologies for continuous improvement. Required Skills - U.S. citizenship with an active Secret clearance (we can sponsor). - Strong SQL knowledge: Ability to write, troubleshoot, and modify complex SQL procedures and queries across a variety of datasets. - Business Intelligence experience: Creating and updating applications, reports, dashboards, etc. Cognos Analytics, Qlik Sense, and Power BI especially are relevant to the role. - Python and Coding experience: Hands-on experience with languages/technologies such as Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, and SQL. Desired Skills - Databricks experience: Familiarity with Databricks, Amazon AWS/S3, Jupyter Notebooks will be helpful in the role. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to solve complex data-related issues. - Demonstrated experience working with large datasets and leveraging big data technologies to process and analyze data efficiently. - Understanding of data modeling/visualization, database design principles, and data governance practices. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. - Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. - Teradata experience is a plus. Knowledge of Multiloads, BTEQs, and other assorted Teradata procedures will be helpful in the role. - Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) experience: Experience with establishing and maintaining data load processes as well as manipulating and combining various data sources. Additional Details - Compensation - We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, and other considerations permitted by law. - Healthcare - We offer Health, Vision, and Dental Plans for our employees and their families. - Retirement Plan - We invest in your future with a competitive 401(k) plan, where we match 100% of your contributions up to your first 6% and give you access to Vanguard Admiral funds. - Paid Time Off - Based on length of service, we offer a generous amount of paid leave. - Bonus System - As you invest in us, we invest in you. We offer bonuses to all employees who meet and exceed goals throughout the year. - Professional Development - Support for career growth through training programs and certifications. - Company Retreats & Team Events - Sponsored trips, team-building activities, and annual conferences related to your skillset.