Data Engineer

Description

At ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world. Join our community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists to challenge the status quo.

Job Summary

ICF is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our team. Your role involves collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure the availability, quality, and integrity of data. Additionally, you will monitor and troubleshoot data systems to ensure reliability and address any issues that arise. With a strong focus on data security and governance, you will implement best practices to protect sensitive information while enabling seamless access for authorized users.

Location

Remote, candidate must reside in the U.S. and work must be performed in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term partnerships with customers and vendors and contribute to the development of their strategic business plans by understanding the future direction of their organization, the industry, and the customer's business.
• Develop working relationships with staff to facilitate the adoption of best practices, including standards, methodology and metrics in preparing architecture deliverables and be comfortable creating rapidly delivered prototypes that speed client approvals.
• Work closely with the stakeholder groups to translate business use cases to specific solution architecture design, including assisting with planning the implementation timelines and then looping back to address subsequent questions and confirming implementation guidelines are followed.
• Optimize database performance, ensuring efficient data retrieval and storage.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance, US Citizenship required.
• Must reside in the United States and work must be performed in the United States.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10 years of ETL and database solution development supporting data integration, data warehousing, data lake and analytic pipelines.
• 5 years of experience defining technical architecture, infrastructure design, system requirements, and technical analysis/design as well as implementing data management systems, including experience with Big Data systems, data warehouses, and reporting/analytic systems.
• 5 years of experience in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Databricks or cloud AI environments.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum processes.
• Experience in federal contracting preferred.
  
  

Professional Skills

• Detail oriented and organized.
• Excellent communicator - collaborates and coordinates within the team and across teams.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and shift focus accordingly
  
  

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$0.00 - $0.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)