About this opportunity
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) lists this Data Engineer opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pay Range
$112,597.33/yr - $152,810.66/yr
Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-level
Department: Business Intelligence
CGS is seeking a passionate and driven Data Engineer to support a rapidly growing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence platform focused on providing solutions that empower our federal customers with the tools and capabilities needed to turn data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and perpetual learner; excited to gain exposure and build skillsets across a range of technologies while solving some of our clients’ toughest challenges.
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting‑edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Responsibilities
Complete development efforts across the data pipeline to store, manage, and provision data to consumers
Be an active and collaborating member of an Agile/Scrum team and follow all Agile/Scrum best practices
Write code to ensure the performance and reliability of data extraction and processing
Support continuous process automation for data ingest
Achieve technical excellence by advocating for and adhering to lean‑agile engineering principles such as API‑first design, simple design, continuous integration, version control, and automated testing
Work with program management and engineers to implement and document complex and evolving requirements
Help cultivate an environment that promotes customer service excellence, innovation, collaboration, and teamwork
Collaborate with others as part of a cross‑functional team that includes user experience researchers and designers, product managers, engineers, and other functional specialists
Qualifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
7+ years of IT experience, including design, management, and solutioning of large, complex data sets and models
Experience developing data pipelines from many sources, handling both structured and unstructured data sets in a variety of formats
Proficiency in developing ETL processes and performing test and validation steps
Ability to manipulate data (Python, R, SQL, SAS)
Strong knowledge of big data analysis and storage tools and technologies
Strong understanding of agile principles and ability to apply them
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and ability to apply them
Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
Comfortable working in version control systems such as Git
Desired/Preferred Experience
Experience creating and consuming APIs
Experience with DHS and knowledge of DHS standards a plus
Extensive experience with Python
Ability to develop visualizations utilizing Tableau or PowerBI
Experience developing shell scripts on Linux
Experience translating business and technical requirements into comprehensive data strategies and analytic solutions
Ability to communicate across all levels and explain technical terms to non‑technical audiences
Our Commitment
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting‑edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government‑contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
We care about our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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