About the Role
Redhorse is seeking a highly motivated Junior Data Engineer to join our team supporting the US National Defense Strategy. In this role, you will play a vital part in transforming data into actionable insights that directly impact national security and the modernization of critical defense systems. If you are a problem-solver passionate about leveraging data to support mission-critical objectives, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and development of ETL/ELT workflows using Databricks to move and transform data efficiently.
- Maintain and enhance existing Python and SQL codebases, ensuring data integrity and pipeline reliability.
- Debug and resolve defects in data processing pipelines under the guidance of senior team members.
- Clearly document code changes, data models, and technical processes to ensure team transparency.
- Work closely with other data engineers and product teams to translate basic business needs into technical solutions.
Required Experience/Clearance
- Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance. (Applicants without this clearance will not be considered).
- 2+ years of experience in a data engineering or highly technical data analysis role.
- Proficiency in Python, including familiarity with modular code structures.
- Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) patterns.
- Strong foundational knowledge of SQL for querying and basic data manipulation.
- Exposure to or hands-on experience with Databricks or Jupyter Notebooks, and Pandas or PySpark or similar cloud-based data environments.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues and process complex data sets.
Desired Experience
- Familiarity with PySpark or other distributed computing frameworks.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Gitlab and project management tools like Jira.
Skills Required
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- 2+ years of experience in data engineering or technical data analysis
- Proficiency in Python
- Strong foundational knowledge of SQL
- Exposure to Databricks or Jupyter Notebooks
What We Do
We want to improve the way government interacts with and uses data and technology. Redhorse combines top-tier consulting experience with a passion for problem-solving to help clients address mission-critical government problems. We roll up our sleeves and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients to understand their issues and find solutions, using digital transformation and artificial intelligence, partnered with our domain expertise in National Security, Networking Technology and Infrastructure, Energy and the Environment.
