Data Engineer (All Levels)

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Silverthorne Advisory Group LLC

Data Engineer (All Levels)

Scott Air Force Base, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Silverthorne Advisory Group is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Data Engineer to join an
    exciting and growing opportunity within the Defense sector. As a Data Engineer, you will play a
    crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our Advana data infrastructure and
    systems. Your expertise in ETL, Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, SQL, and
    Jupyter Notebooks will be essential in ensuring efficient data processing and analysis.

    Responsibilities

    • Design, develop, and implement end-to-end data pipelines, utilizing ETL processes and technologies such as Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, SQL, and Jupyter Notebooks.
    • Create and optimize data pipelines from scratch, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high-performance processing.
    • Perform data cleansing, data integration, and data quality assurance activities to maintain the accuracy and integrity of large datasets.
    • Leverage big data technologies to efficiently process and analyze large datasets, particularly those encountered in a federal agency.
    • Troubleshoot data-related problems and provide innovative solutions to address complex data challenges.
    • Implement and enforce data governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design optimal data models and architectures.
    • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to provide timely and accurate data insights and support decision-making processes.
    • Maintain documentation for software applications, workflows, and processes.
    • Stay updated with emerging trends and advancements in data engineering and recommend suitable tools and technologies for continuous improvement.

    Requirements

    • Secret clearance or higher required (can be sponsored).
    • Strong SQL knowledge: Ability to write, troubleshoot, and modify complex SQL procedures and queries across a variety of datasets.
    • Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) experience: Experience with establishing and maintaining data load processes as well as manipulating and combining various data sources.
    • Business Intelligence experience: Creating and updating applications, reports, dashboards, etc. Cognos Analytics, Qlik Sense, and Power BI especially are relevant to the role.
    • Python and Coding experience: Hands-on experience with languages/technologies such as Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, and SQL.
    • Databricks experience: Familiarity with Databricks, Amazon AWS/S3, Jupyter Notebooks will be helpful in the role.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to solve complex data-related issues.
    • Demonstrated experience working with large datasets and leveraging big data technologies to process and analyze data efficiently.
    • Understanding of data modeling/visualization, database design principles, and data governance practices.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
    • Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
    • Teradata experience is a plus. Knowledge of Multiloads, BTEQs, and other assorted Teradata procedures will be helpful in the role.
    • Accounting knowledge is a plus. Some background on DoD accounting system (DEAMS, TFMS, NERP etc.) and transportation policies will be helpful in the role.

    Benefits

    • Compensation - We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, and other considerations permitted by law.
    • Healthcare - We offer Health, Vision, and Dental Plans for our employees and their families.
    • Retirement Plan – We invest in your future with a competitive 401(k) plan, where we match 100% of your contributions up to your first 6% and give you access to Vanguard Admiral funds.
    • Paid Time Off - Based on length of service, we offer a generous amount of paid leave.
    • Bonus System – As you invest in us, we invest in you. We offer bonuses to all employees who meet and exceed goals throughout the year.
    • Professional Development – Support for career growth through training programs and certifications.
    • Company Retreats & Team Events – Sponsored trips, team-building activities, and annual conferences related to your skillset.