Data Engineer

Guidehouse

Data Engineer designing and implementing scalable data pipelines for military clients in Defense & Security at Guidehouse. Collaborating with teams to modernize legacy environments and support advanced analytics initiatives.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudETLPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our Technology AI and Data practice with a dedicated focus on military clients in the Defense & Security segment.
Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and interactive dashboards.
Collaborate with military clients to understand data architecture, data pipeline and reporting requirements.
Lead the development of ETL pipelines and dashboard integrations using Databricks and Microsoft Power Platform tools (i.e. Power BI).
Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks, SQL, and Python.
Develop and optimize dashboards aligned with federal reporting standards, as needed.
Ensure compliance with federal data governance, security, and performance standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree
ONE (1) or more years of experience in data engineering and dashboard development.
Experience with Databricks, business intelligence tools, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure.)
Experience using SQL, Python, or Spark.
Experience building ETL pipelines and integrating data sources into reporting platforms.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

data engineeringETLELTSQLPythonSparkdashboard developmentdata pipelinedata architecturedata optimization

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunication

Certifications

SECRET Federal security clearance