Public Health Data Engineer

Guidehouse•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Guidehouse seeks a Data Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of data pipelines, cloud-based data platforms, and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate is an early-career professional with foundational experience in data engineering, software development, or cloud technologies who is eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency is required and Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
TWO (2) or more years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, data analytics, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
Experience with a programming language such as Python, Java, or SQL.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure through coursework, certifications, internships, or professional experience.
Experience with data integration, ETL, data warehousing, or analytics concepts.

Nice To Haves

Internship, academic, research, or project experience involving data engineering, cloud computing, or software development.
Basic understanding of relational databases and data querying concepts.
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
Basic understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to learn new technologies and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working with public health data and agencies
Exposure to Databricks, Spark, or large-scale data processing technologies.
Familiarity with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, or Redshift, or Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, or Cosmos DB.
Experience with data visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Kibana.
Exposure to CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
AWS, Azure, Databricks, or related cloud/data certifications.
Experience supporting healthcare, public sector, or federal clients.
Interest in data architecture, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced analytics.
Previous consulting, client-facing, internship, or cooperative education experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes that ingest, transform, and load data from various sources.
Support the implementation and enhancement of data models, databases, and cloud-based data solutions.
Participate in data integration, migration, and modernization initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers.
Develop and maintain scripts, queries, and applications using technologies such as Python, SQL, and PySpark.
Support cloud-based data environments and services in AWS and Azure.
Assist with the implementation of CI/CD processes and software development best practices using Git and related tools.
Monitor data pipelines and systems, identify issues, and support troubleshooting and resolution activities.
Perform data validation and quality assurance activities to help ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
Collaborate with data engineers, developers, analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
Document technical processes, data flows, and system configurations.
Continuously develop technical skills and stay current with emerging data engineering technologies and best practices.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus