Junior Data Engineer

EpochGeo is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support an automated analytics effort in the national security space. This onsite position in Reston, VA focuses on building and maintaining the data foundation needed for dependable analytics, covering the full data lifecycle from storage and ETL to data architecture and integration.

In this role, you will work with stakeholders to design data systems that align with operational needs, then engineer pipelines and processing workflows to deliver reliable, high-performance data access.

What you’ll do

• Support and maintain data management systems to enable efficient storage, access, and use across platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement data architectures aligned with operational requirements.
• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes for reliable, high-performance data processing.
• Evaluate and select database and processing technologies (including SQL, NoSQL, and HPC) based on data and query requirements.
• Ensure effective data integration across systems to support analysis and decision-making.

What you bring

• 1+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or a similar discipline.
• Proficiency with Python, SQL, and Apache Airflow (or similar).
• Experience designing and implementing data architectures and data management systems.
• Familiarity with database technologies including SQL, NoSQL, and HPC, including experience selecting and configuring technologies to optimize data systems.
• Experience building and maintaining ETL processes and data pipeline management.
• Experience optimizing data throughput, query performance, and system responsiveness for complex data queries and analyses.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with data users and stakeholders.
• Must hold a TS/SCI clearance and be willing to submit for a CI Poly.
• Reston, VA 20191 (Required) and willingness to relocate before starting work (Required).

Technology stack

• Python
• SQL
• Apache Airflow
• NoSQL
• HPC

Compensation and schedule

• Job type: Full-time
• Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 per year
• Work location: In person

Benefits

• 100% health care premiums covered
• FSA and HSA
• 401k with 6% match and immediate vesting
• 14 holidays: all 11 Federal holidays, day after Thanksgiving, 24 DEC, 31 DEC
• PTO: 4 weeks annually
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance and flexible spending account
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Referral program and tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) matching