Data Enigneer job at Eliassen Group in US National
Data Enigneer
Location: MT-Helena
Job Description:
Type: Contract
Category: Development
Industry: Government
Workplace Type: Remote
Reference ID: JN -082025-103369
Description:
We are seeking a skilled Databricks Specialist / Data Engineer to design, implement, and optimize big data pipelines and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, and cloud-based data platforms, along with a strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance standards in regulated environments.
Location: Fully Remote
Pay Rate: $70 - $80 / hr
Clearance: Must have an Active MBI Public Trust
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks and Apache Spark.
Work with large datasets from multiple sources (structured and unstructured) to support analytics and reporting.
Collaborate with agency teams to implement data lakehouse solutions and optimize data storage and retrieval.
Develop and maintain Delta Lake tables and pipelines to ensure data reliability and ACID compliance.
Implement data transformations, cleansing, and enrichment processes for downstream analytics.
Use Python, SQL, and other scripting languages to build and automate workflows.
Ensure compliance with federal security standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, IRS 1075).
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver actionable insights.
Participate in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of Databricks clusters and workloads.
Experience Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark in production environments.
Strong data engineering skills including ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, and analytics.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, or Scala for data processing.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including storage, compute, and security controls.
Knowledge of Delta Lake, data lake architecture, and big data best practices.
Experience working in federal or highly regulated environments preferred.
Desired Skills:
Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and lineage tracking.
Experience integrating Databricks with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Knowledge of machine learning workflows in Databricks.
Understanding of federal modernization initiatives and data sensitivity requirements.
Education Requirements:
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
Preferred certifications:
Databricks Certified Data Engineer
AWS / Azure / GCP Cloud Certifications
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group.
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
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Location: MT-Helena
Job Description:
Type: Contract
Category: Development
Industry: Government
Workplace Type: Remote
Reference ID: JN -082025-103369
Description:
We are seeking a skilled Databricks Specialist / Data Engineer to design, implement, and optimize big data pipelines and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, and cloud-based data platforms, along with a strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance standards in regulated environments.
Location: Fully Remote
Pay Rate: $70 - $80 / hr
Clearance: Must have an Active MBI Public Trust
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks and Apache Spark.
Work with large datasets from multiple sources (structured and unstructured) to support analytics and reporting.
Collaborate with agency teams to implement data lakehouse solutions and optimize data storage and retrieval.
Develop and maintain Delta Lake tables and pipelines to ensure data reliability and ACID compliance.
Implement data transformations, cleansing, and enrichment processes for downstream analytics.
Use Python, SQL, and other scripting languages to build and automate workflows.
Ensure compliance with federal security standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, IRS 1075).
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver actionable insights.
Participate in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of Databricks clusters and workloads.
Experience Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark in production environments.
Strong data engineering skills including ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, and analytics.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, or Scala for data processing.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including storage, compute, and security controls.
Knowledge of Delta Lake, data lake architecture, and big data best practices.
Experience working in federal or highly regulated environments preferred.
Desired Skills:
Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and lineage tracking.
Experience integrating Databricks with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Knowledge of machine learning workflows in Databricks.
Understanding of federal modernization initiatives and data sensitivity requirements.
Education Requirements:
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
Preferred certifications:
Databricks Certified Data Engineer
AWS / Azure / GCP Cloud Certifications
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group.
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
Apply Now
Apply Now