Job Family:
Data Science Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
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:
U.S. Citizenship/ Green Card is required.
A bachelor’s degree is required.
Minimum of EIGHT (8) years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related roles.
Proficiency in programming languages and technologies, including Java, Python, SQL, and PySpark, as well as API development (RESTful and SOAP).
Strong hands-on experience designing and developing data pipelines and ETL processes.
Extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases, such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB, including data modeling and stored procedure development.
Demonstrated experience with AWS cloud services, including S3, Redshift, Lambda, ECS, and SQS.
Experience working with Databricks and large-scale data processing environments.
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines, such as Jenkins, Maven, Git, GitHub, and Bitbucket.
Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools, including Splunk, CloudWatch, Kibana, and Elasticsearch.
Proven experience operating in Agile development environments.
Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools, including Git, Jira, and Confluence.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience supporting federal programs and/or large-scale data modernization projects.
Certifications in AWS, 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in data engineering or related roles
- Proficiency in programming languages including Java, Python, SQL, and PySpark
- Strong experience designing data pipelines and ETL processes
- Extensive experience with AWS services and databases
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Git
- Bachelor's degree
Guidehouse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guidehouse and has not been reviewed or approved by Guidehouse.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests the benefits package includes broad medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage, which is often seen as a strong foundational offering. Access to HSA/FSA options further supports day-to-day healthcare and dependent-care needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave and adoption assistance are available, alongside an emergency back-up childcare program. These offerings indicate meaningful support for employees managing family responsibilities.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests flexible work options and counseling/EAP-style support are part of the broader rewards mix. Additional lifestyle-oriented perks like community events and referral programs are also described as available in some contexts.
Guidehouse Insights
What We Do
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.
