We serve as a partner at the intersection of innovation and our clients' needs, efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government and commercial customers. By breaking complex problems down into their fundamental elements, we create modern digital solutions that drive efficiency, maximize taxpayer dollars, and deliver essential outcomes that serve the people.
Why Work at Element?Make an impact that resonates-join our vibrant team and discover how you can improve lives through digital transformation. Our talented professionals bring unparalleled energy and engagement, setting a higher standard for impactful work. Be a part of our team and shape a better future.Position Summary
We are looking for a motivated and driven Junior Data Engineer. This individual will support the development, testing, and maintenance of data pipelines and automated data processes. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this role helps integrate, transform, and validate data, troubleshoot pipeline issues, and improve the reliability of data workflows.
This position is suited to an early-career professional who is building skills in data engineering, programming, SQL, and cloud-based data platforms. The Junior Data Engineer collaborates with engineering and project teams to deliver data solutions that meet customer and organizational requirements while following established security and development practices.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with building, testing, and maintaining data pipelines and integrations under the guidance of senior engineers.
Write and maintain scripts to automate routine data-processing and engineering tasks.
Support the development of reusable data solutions that meet project and customer requirements.
Help configure and maintain data workflows across development, test, and production environments.
Monitor assigned workflows and report data-processing or reliability issues to senior engineers.
Follow established procedures for data storage, backup, and recovery.
Testing and Quality AssuranceWrite and run unit tests, integration tests, and data validation checks under the guidance of senior engineers.
Test data systems and solutions against established requirements, and document results and issues.
Investigate data-processing errors and software defects, help resolve them, and escalate issues when needed.
Maintain testing and troubleshooting documentation, including test cases, results, and known issues.
Systems Administration and Technical SupportAssist with configuring and maintaining data engineering tools and development environments under the guidance of senior engineers.
Monitor assigned data-platform services and report operational issues for investigation.
Support testing and deployment of data solutions by following established procedures.
Follow organizational requirements for system access, configuration, and security, and escalate issues that require administrative changes.
Collaboration and Continuous ImprovementCollaborate with senior data engineers, developers, IT personnel, and project teams to support technical work and customer deliverables.
Follow established engineering standards, development practices, security requirements, and project guidelines.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge-sharing activities to build skills and contribute to team practices.
Identify and suggest improvements to data workflows, repetitive processes, and system reliability.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or Associates degree plus two years' experience.
0-2 years of experience in data engineering, software development, database management, and/or data analytics. Relevant internships, academic projects, and practical training may be considered.
Foundational knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, SQL, Java, or similar technologies.
Basic understanding of databases, data structures, data processing concepts, and software development practices.
Familiarity with data validation, software testing, troubleshooting, and debugging techniques.
Understanding of operating systems, software configuration, and basic networking concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
Ability to follow technical guidance, document work clearly, and collaborate effectively within a team.
Ability to learn new tools, technologies, and processes in a dynamic project environment.
Must live in the Continental US.
Be either a US citizen or Permanent Resident due to the work we do.
- Depending on agency requirements, you may need to possess or obtain a Public Trust designation or security clearance. Regardless of the specific requirement, all positions require the successful completion of a background check, background investigation, and the standard onboarding process.
Preferred Requirements
Experience supporting data engineering solutions in a government contracting, healthcare CMS (Center of Medicare & Medicaid) or in the health industry, or other regulated environment.
Exposure to ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, APIs, and data integration techniques.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Exposure to version control tools such as Git and collaborative software development workflows.
Familiarity with automated testing, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure automation.
Exposure to data security, access controls, backup procedures, and data governance practices.
Qualified individuals living in HUBZone-certified areas are strongly encouraged to apply. To find out if you live in a HUBZone go to: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=44.722800,-103.249700&zoom=4.
Our People
Location
Be in your Element. We are a remote first company based out of Washington, DC. As a HUBZone-certified business we are committed to supporting local economic development.
Element is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, an associate degree plus two years of experience.
- 0–2 years of experience in data engineering, software development, database management, and/or data analytics.
- Foundational knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, SQL, Java, or similar technologies.
- Basic understanding of databases, data structures, data processing concepts, and software development practices.
- Familiarity with data validation, software testing, troubleshooting, and debugging techniques.
- Understanding of operating systems, software configuration, and basic networking concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to follow technical guidance, document work clearly, and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Ability to learn new tools, technologies, and processes in a dynamic project environment.
- Must live in the Continental United States.
- Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Successful completion of a background check, background investigation, and standard onboarding process.
- Experience supporting data engineering solutions in government contracting, healthcare, CMS, or another regulated environment.
- Exposure to ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, APIs, and data integration techniques.
- Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Exposure to Git and collaborative software development workflows.
- Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.
- Exposure to data security, access controls, backup procedures, and data governance practices.
- Public Trust designation or security clearance, depending on agency requirements.
What We Do
We are your human-centric innovation partner, crafting impactful user experiences for government and commercial sectors with an unwavering commitment to efficiency and excellence. Our Core Capabilities: CMS Data Experience Our team has established deep domain experience in insurance, claims, and quality data throughout the CMS ecosystem. We equip healthcare stakeholders with insights to make informed policy decisions through strategic data management, integrating diverse data sources, and conducting analysis. Enabling Interoperability in Healthcare We build functionality using standards such as FHIR to allow for data interoperability between government agencies, providers, and patients. Guided by our long-time partnership with CMS and healthcare stakeholders, we advocate for patient data accessibility, striving to enhance the quality of care delivered. Leaders in DevSecOps As some of the earliest practitioners of DevSecOps within CMS, we exemplify the significance of a carefully engineered CI/CD pipeline. Amidst unprecedented HealthCare.gov registrations, our team safeguards its stability and reliability. Consulting to Innovate At Element, we act as consultative partners at the crossroads of innovation and our clients' needs. No matter the challenge, we identify and prioritize the appropriate methods, ensuring tailored solutions and using modern technologies. We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them, and the elements of Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity, Equity, Creativity are the foundation
