DE-26-320 - Data Engineer I (Entry-Level)

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer I to join their team in support of an established CMS MARx program. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to work directly alongside a senior data engineer, gaining hands-on experience with data pipelines and cloud-based data platforms.ResponsibilitiesAssist in the design, development, and maintenance of databases, including relational and data warehouse environmentsSupport development and optimization of PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift solutionsContribute to data ingestion, transformation, and storage strategiesHelp define how data is stored, integrated, and consumed across systems and applicationsParticipate in data modeling efforts, including relational and multidimensional structuresAssist with data acquisition, archiving, and recovery strategiesWork within an Agile/DevOps team to support continuous deliveryCollaborate with senior engineers to ensure data quality, integrity, and performanceSkills0–2 years of experience in data engineering, database development, or a related fieldFoundational knowledge of PostgreSQLFoundational knowledge of Amazon Redshift (or similar data warehouse platforms)Understanding of relational databases and basic data modeling conceptsUnderstanding of data warehousing fundamentalsUnderstanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)Familiarity with Agile, Lean, or DevOps methodologiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to learn quickly in a mentored, team-based environmentMust be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the United StatesAbility to obtain a Public Trust clearance (required for CMS work)Strong organizational and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on the needs of the clientAbility to deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in prioritiesAbility to work with minimal supervisionExcellent technical writing skills and proven experience in systems with complex requirementsExcellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to team with others to meet project objectivesUnderstanding of the system development lifecycle as implemented with Agile; SAFe knowledge a plusProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to navigate in an office setting unassistedMust be able to lift up to 10 poundsStrong speaking skills, including the ability to articulate thoughts in a clear manner and excellent word enunciation skills, are requiredExposure to CMS, Medicare, or federal healthcare systemsExperience with SQL and query optimizationExperience with ETL/ELT processes or toolsExperience with AWS or other cloud platformsInternship, academic project, or bootcamp experience in data engineering or analyticsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred) OR Equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience in data engineering, databases, or analyticsBenefitsChoose from three medical healthcare plans.Dental and Vision Insurance plans.Enjoy a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA), and a company-sponsored Wellness Program.Next Phase offers life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance, all of which are paid for by the company.Employees receive competitive paid time off, including 11 holidays and maternity leave for recovering mothers.Next Phase contributes 5% to a 401K plan without requiring employee contributions.Employees can be reimbursed for professional development expenses such as classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, and professional licenses required for their position.You have two options to ensure the happiness and health of your pets.At Next Phase, we believe in sharing our success with the employees who make it happen!Company OverviewNext Phase Solutions and Services (Next Phase) is rethinking problem solving. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://npss-inc.com.



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