Data Engineer Senior Analyst

The role

You will build and maintain data pipelines for a data platform. This hands-on role involves supporting the development, deployment, and operation of critical data infrastructure.

What you will do

• Assist in the development and maintenance of ETL/ELT data pipelines using established patterns and tools.
• Utilize reusable pipeline templates and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) scripts to deploy data flows.
• Support the O&M of existing pipelines by monitoring performance, troubleshooting failures, and responding to alerts.
• Execute data quality checks and assist in the implementation of data validation rules using frameworks like Great Expectations.
• Work with senior team members to test and deploy new pipeline features and optimizations.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation for data pipelines and processes.

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a data-focused role (e.g., data engineering, backend development, database administration).
• Experience with Python and SQL for data manipulation and scripting.
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts, including ETL processes and data warehousing.
• Exposure to cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and data platforms like Databricks or Snowflake.
• Basic understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• A strong desire to learn and grow in the data engineering field.
• US Citizenship
• Active TS or TS/SCI clearance

Nice to have

• Experience with Spark/PySpark.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform.
• Exposure to data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) or CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in a DoD or government environment.

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training
• Hands-on experience

Before you apply

• US Citizenship required
• Active TS or TS/SCI clearance required
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people work across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.