Associate Data Engineer
Location: Remote
Clearance Level: Active Secret
Overview
Rackner is seeking an Associate Data Engineer to provide technical support across data engineering, ETL, platform, and integration workstreams. The Associate Data Engineer willwork on varying tasks such as data extraction, pipeline testing, environment setup, database support, documentation formatting, and technical support activities while also supporting data population activities including source system data profiling, data cleansing, Ed-Fi ODS loading, and quality validation.
Responsibilities
- Assists with year-end rollover tasks, data validation, and system configuration under supervision
- Supports Oracle and SQL Server database management during on premises-to-cloud migration activities
- Assists with SharePoint site development and collaboration platform configuration
- Supports knowledge transfer by producing technical documentation under the
direction of senior staff
Qualifications
- Foundational knowledge of SQL, Python, or Power BI
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Cloud platform exposure through coursework, certifications, or prior work
About Rackner
Rackner is a software consultancy focused on building mission-critical systems for the U.S. government. Our teams work across cloud platforms, DevSecOps, AI/ML, distributed systems, and modern software engineering initiatives supporting federal agencies and national security missions. Rackner engineers and technical teams collaborate closely with leadership, program teams, and mission stakeholders to design, demonstrate, and improve software systems that address complex operational challenges.
Benefits & Perks
At Rackner, we believe that when our people grow, our company grows with them, and we are committed to supporting their growth, development and success. We are proud to offer a creative and forward-thinking environment that includes:
• Company-supported certifications aligned to current and future program work,
including cloud, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, security, AI/ML, project management, and
related technical areas
• Clear advancement tracks and future leadership opportunities
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Home-office equipment plan and remote work support
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Weekly pay schedule and modern perks, including team events
Equal Opportunity
Rackner is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- Foundational knowledge of SQL, Python, or Power BI
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Cloud platform exposure through coursework, certifications, or prior work
What We Do
Rackner builds cutting-edge solutions that apply DevSecOps and the power of AI in the datacenter, public and private clouds, and edge, leveraging the future of compute capability and technologies like Kubernetes (k8s) and WebAssembly (WASM). We're a member of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation and a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider - as well as a partner to the major public cloud companies. Our customers include hypergrowth startups and federal agencies, both Civilian and Defense. Core Competencies - DevSecOps - Edge Computing - AI/ML - Cloud-Native and Hybrid-Cloud development - Web and Mobile Applications Development (Microservices)
