Junior Data Engineer (5566)

Summary

SMX is a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling mission-focused digital transformation. The Junior Data Engineer will support an Army client by designing data solutions with Databricks and Palantir Foundry, building data models and reports, testing solutions, and translating business requirements into technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design new solutions using Databricks (SQL, Python, Pyspark) and Palantir Foundry to deliver capabilities meeting business functional requirements
• Design modifications to existing data model solutions as needed
• Define test cases and verify test results to ensure solutions are functioning as designed
• Build data models and reports using datasets from ERPs and legacy systems
• Coordinate with stakeholders and users to determine reporting requirements and convert business requirements into technical specifications

Skills

• 2+ years hands on development experience
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and Pyspark
• Experience working in data engineering, data science and data analytics
• Familiarity with Databricks
• Familiarity with database design and architecture; relational and non-relational databases
• Ability to work cross-functionally, and participate in discussions
• Knowledge of cloud architecture: commercial cloud vendors (AWS/Azure)
• Competence with software engineering tools and processes (estimation, issue tracking, version control, debugging, etc.)
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks without any supervision
• Proven experience in knowledge sharing (i.e., code reviews, solid documentation)
• Driven, self-directed personality
• Strong sense of mission and commitment to making a difference
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Active Secret Clearance
• SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer)
• Experience with ETL pipelines, data pipelines, and/or workflow automation
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster positive outcomes from diverse interests of people and teams
• Experience working with the DoD
• Experience working with GFEBS or other SAP ERP system

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2+ years hands on development experience
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and Pyspark
• Experience working in data engineering, data science and data analytics
• Familiarity with Databricks
• Familiarity with database design and architecture; relational and non-relational databases
• Ability to work cross-functionally, and participate in discussions
• Knowledge of cloud architecture: commercial cloud vendors (AWS/Azure)
• Competence with software engineering tools and processes (estimation, issue tracking, version control, debugging, etc.)
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks without any supervision
• Proven experience in knowledge sharing (i.e., code reviews, solid documentation)
• Driven, self-directed personality
• Strong sense of mission and commitment to making a difference
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Active Secret Clearance
• SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer)

Nice to Haves

• Experience with ETL pipelines, data pipelines, and/or workflow automation
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster positive outcomes from diverse interests of people and teams
• Experience working with the DoD
• Experience working with GFEBS or other SAP ERP system

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement
• Learning & development opportunities