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Guidehouse

Senior Data Engineer

Huntsville, AL

$80K - $133K/yr

Mentor junior data engineers and support technical knowledge sharing across project teams. * Contribute to technical architecture discussions, technology evaluations, and engineering best practices.

Guidehouse

Senior Data Engineer

Huntsville, AL

$80K - $133K/yr

Mentor junior data engineers and support technical knowledge sharing across project teams. * Contribute to technical architecture discussions, technology evaluations, and engineering best practices.

Trideum

Senior Cloud Data Engineer

Redstone Arsenal, AL · On-site

$57 - $76/hr

Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in cloud architecture and DevSecOps ... Data Technologies: Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases, and big data frameworks (Spark, Hadoop ...

Prolog Inc.

Senior Data Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$89K - $112K/yr

Coordinate with internal software developers to integrate analytical algorithms into custom web ... Ability to mentor and provide technical oversight to supporting junior data analysts. * Must ...

Socket.dev

Senior Data Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Coordinate with internal software developers to integrate analytical algorithms into custom web ... Ability to mentor and provide technical oversight to supporting junior data analysts. * Must ...

deciBel Research, Inc.

Jr. Software Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$62K - $81K/yr

We are seeking a junior-level AI Software Developer (2-5 years of experience) who is passionate ... You'll work closely with systems engineers, software developers, data engineers, and product ...

Starfish

Junior Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

As a Junior Test Engineer at Torch Technologies, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working ... Utilize LabVIEW for data acquisition, allowing us to gather critical information from a variety of ...

Starfish

Junior Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

As a Junior Test Engineer at Torch Technologies, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working ... Utilize LabVIEW for data acquisition, allowing us to gather critical information from a variety of ...

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How much do junior data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior data engineer in Decatur, AL is $67,308.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior data engineer?

A Junior Data Engineer is an entry-level role focused on building and maintaining data pipelines, supporting data integration, and ensuring efficient data flow within an organization. They work with databases, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and cloud platforms to help store, process, and analyze data. Junior Data Engineers collaborate with senior engineers and data analysts to optimize data infrastructure and improve performance. They typically have knowledge of SQL, Python, and big data tools like Spark or Hadoop. This role serves as a foundation for advancing into senior data engineering positions.

What are the typical responsibilities of a junior data engineer?

As a Junior Data Engineer, you will likely spend your days assisting with data pipeline development, performing basic data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) tasks, and helping maintain and troubleshoot databases. You may also be responsible for supporting data quality checks, writing simple scripts, and documenting your processes to help senior engineers and data analysts. Collaboration is key, as you'll often work closely with team members to understand project requirements and integrate feedback. This role offers the chance to build technical skills on real-world projects while gaining mentorship from experienced engineers.

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Senior Data Engineer

Guidehouse

Huntsville, AL

$80K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Guidehouse rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 72 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse seeks a Senior Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize modern data platforms, pipelines, and cloud-based analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building scalable data ecosystems, strong software engineering fundamentals, and the ability to lead technical efforts while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical data solutions.

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes supporting analytics, reporting, and operational workloads.

  • Build and optimize data architectures, data models, and storage solutions across cloud and hybrid environments.

  • Develop and maintain data engineering solutions using Python, SQL, Spark, and related technologies.

  • Implement and support cloud-native data platforms leveraging AWS, Azure, Databricks, and other modern technologies.

  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices for data engineering workflows.

  • Collaborate with architects, developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

  • Lead data integration, migration, and modernization initiatives, including legacy system transformation efforts.

  • Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and governance standards are incorporated into solution designs.

  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines and production environments to ensure reliability and performance.

  • Mentor junior data engineers and support technical knowledge sharing across project teams.

  • Contribute to technical architecture discussions, technology evaluations, and engineering best practices.

  • Develop and maintain technical documentation including data flows, system designs, deployment procedures, and operational guides.

  • Role contingent upon contract award.


What You Will Need:

  • U.S. Citizenship or Green Card is required AND must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related technical field.

  • FOUR (4) or more years in data engineering, software engineering, analytics engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Experience in Python, SQL, and data processing frameworks such as Spark or PySpark.

  • Experience designing, developing, and supporting production-grade data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.

  • Experience working with relational and non-relational databases, including data modeling and query optimization.

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure.

  • Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or similar large-scale data processing environments.

  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and version control practices using tools such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.

  • Experience implementing data quality, monitoring, and operational support processes.

  • Experience working within Agile software development environments.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience supporting federal, healthcare, public health, or other highly regulated environments.

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to independently manage technical tasks and collaborate effectively across teams.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.

  • Experience with AWS services such as S3, Redshift, Lambda, ECS, Glue, and SQS.

  • Experience with Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, and Event Hub.

  • Familiarity with modern data lakehouse architectures and data governance frameworks.

  • Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.

  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, Kibana, Datadog, or Elasticsearch.

  • Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake, or related technical certifications.

  • Experience supporting large-scale data modernization or migration programs.

  • Experience with machine learning data pipelines and AI-enabled solutions.

  • Previous consulting or client-facing experience.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$133,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


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 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.

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