ICF
Lead Data Engineer
ICF, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
Job Description
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.ICF is seeking a talented Data Engineer to contribute to our work supporting the Department of State.Responsibilities
Design and build data processing pipelines using tools and frameworks in the Databricks/Azure ecosystem.Analyze requirements and architecture specifications to create a detailed design document. Responsible for data engineering functions including, but not limited to data extract, transformation, loading, integration in support of modern cloud computing platforms like Azure and Databricks.Develop, construct, test, and maintain data architectures.Ensure data architecture supports the requirements of the business.Assist in the discovery of new opportunities for data acquisition.Work with huge data sets and collaborate with other Data Engineers and/or Scientists on analyzing this data using algorithms and machine learning.Implement and configure big data technologies as well as tune processes for performance at scale.Design and build ETL pipelines to automate the ingestion of structured and unstructured data.Work with DevOps engineers on CI/CD, and IaC (Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Infrastructure as Code) processes; read specifications and translate them into code and design documents; perform code reviews and develop processes for improving code quality.Focus on scalability, performance, and availability of our systems.Deploy the developed solution in the Azure environment and examine the results for accuracy.Define and assist in the implementation/maintenance of Data Governance Policies, Quality Standards, Data Security, Data Classifications, and the creation of a data catalog.Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar field with 10 years’ experience as a Data Engineer, Database Administrator, or Software Developer.5 years’ experience developing SQL and Python.5 years' experience working in an Azure Environment.5 years’ experience creating, implementing, and maintaining a Data Governance Policy.Candidate must reside in the United States and be able to obtain a Public Trust.Candidate must be a US Citizen.Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science or related field.Familiarity with other query languages such as Path, SPARQL, etc. Experience with the following technologies is also highly desirable: Python, Airflow.Federal Government contracting work experience.Prior experience working remotely.Advanced Data Analytics / Machine Learning Techniques / Large Language models.Secret Clearance preferred, but not required.Professional Skills
Strong technical communication skills; both written and verbal.Strong problem-solving and structuring skills.Ability to identify and learn applicable new techniques independently as needed.Pay Range
- The pay range for this position is: $105,353.00 - $179,101.00.Virginia Remote Office (VA99)
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Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.ICF is seeking a talented Data Engineer to contribute to our work supporting the Department of State.Responsibilities
Design and build data processing pipelines using tools and frameworks in the Databricks/Azure ecosystem.Analyze requirements and architecture specifications to create a detailed design document. Responsible for data engineering functions including, but not limited to data extract, transformation, loading, integration in support of modern cloud computing platforms like Azure and Databricks.Develop, construct, test, and maintain data architectures.Ensure data architecture supports the requirements of the business.Assist in the discovery of new opportunities for data acquisition.Work with huge data sets and collaborate with other Data Engineers and/or Scientists on analyzing this data using algorithms and machine learning.Implement and configure big data technologies as well as tune processes for performance at scale.Design and build ETL pipelines to automate the ingestion of structured and unstructured data.Work with DevOps engineers on CI/CD, and IaC (Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Infrastructure as Code) processes; read specifications and translate them into code and design documents; perform code reviews and develop processes for improving code quality.Focus on scalability, performance, and availability of our systems.Deploy the developed solution in the Azure environment and examine the results for accuracy.Define and assist in the implementation/maintenance of Data Governance Policies, Quality Standards, Data Security, Data Classifications, and the creation of a data catalog.Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar field with 10 years’ experience as a Data Engineer, Database Administrator, or Software Developer.5 years’ experience developing SQL and Python.5 years' experience working in an Azure Environment.5 years’ experience creating, implementing, and maintaining a Data Governance Policy.Candidate must reside in the United States and be able to obtain a Public Trust.Candidate must be a US Citizen.Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science or related field.Familiarity with other query languages such as Path, SPARQL, etc. Experience with the following technologies is also highly desirable: Python, Airflow.Federal Government contracting work experience.Prior experience working remotely.Advanced Data Analytics / Machine Learning Techniques / Large Language models.Secret Clearance preferred, but not required.Professional Skills
Strong technical communication skills; both written and verbal.Strong problem-solving and structuring skills.Ability to identify and learn applicable new techniques independently as needed.Pay Range
- The pay range for this position is: $105,353.00 - $179,101.00.Virginia Remote Office (VA99)
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