Junior Data Engineer (5148)
cBEYONData + SMX is seeking a skilled Junior Data Engineer to join our team in support of Enterprise Data Analytics Platform effort for a Federal customer. The focus across the broader program includes analyzing current data and system interfaces, building and maintaining data pipelines, developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and supporting other IT modernization programmatic activities. If you are interested in joining a high performing team with advancement opportunities, then look no further!
Responsibilities
- Design new solutions using Databricks (Python, Pyspark) to deliver capabilities meeting business functional requirements.
- Design modifications to existing data model solutions as needed.
- Promote code into production using Gitlab.
- 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.
Required Skills & Experience
- Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance are required
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience: 2 years of related work experience
- Skills:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Hands on development experience (dependent on level)
- Proficiency in Python and Pyspark.
- Experience working with Palantir and/or Databricks
- Familiarity with developing data pipelines and workflow automation
- Familiarity with Dev/Ops and CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab.
- Familiarity with database design and architecture; relational and non-relational
- 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
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience implementing RESTful APIs
- Python ninja
- 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
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
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SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
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).
