TSS Data Engineer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Bossier City, Louisiana

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

Industry

Engineering

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Data Engineer to support its Technology Shared Services (TSS) Data and Analytics organization. Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as a Data Engineer at GDIT. Your work will provide transformative solutions to our clients' big-data obstacles and help advance the mission. Here, you can make a meaningful impact on our clients' mission and on your career.

GDIT is your place. You make it your own. Bring your creativity to help us find simple solutions to complex problems. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you'll play an essential part in preparing our nation for the future. At GDIT, our employees are driven, resourceful, and unwavering.

HOW A DATA ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Responsible for data migrations, data modeling, and creating schema.

Provides expert-level design and development of relational databases

Designs, implements, and maintains data pipelines to perform extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from sources to destinations

Builds and manages cloud-native data architectures in AWS and Azure

Identifies and directs information needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities

Leads new data development ensuring consistency and integration with existing data warehouse structure

Reviews business requests for data and data usage, researches data sources for new and better data feeds

Maintains comprehensive documentation on data processes, pipelines, and architecture for knowledge sharing and collaboration

Leads continuous improvement efforts in enhancing performance and providing increased functionality, including performing proactive maintenance such as ensuring continued space availability, monitoring activity, and documenting problems, changes, and solutions

Assignments may include design of data dictionaries, database structure and layout, installing, upgrading, and managing database applications

Presents insights to both technical and non-technical team members and stakeholders, assisting in making informed, data-driven decisions

Collaborates with different teams to understand their data needs and create solutions that solve problems and streamline workflows

GDIT is committed to fostering economic growth and prosperity in Louisiana, with established operations in multiple locations throughout the state, including facilities in New Orleans, Natchitoches, and our Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA. This position requires 2 days per month at one of the facilities listed above.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education:
BA/BS (or equivalent years of experience)

Required Experience:
2+ years of relevant experience

Required Skills and Abilities:
Experienced in AWS and Azure cloud environments

Proficient in Python to perform data analysis and engineering tasks

Experienced in working in AWS with AWS data and analytics services, such as RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift, Aurora, S3, and Database Migration Service (DMS)

Proficient in database administration and Structured Query Language (SQL)

Experienced in data modeling and data normalization techniques

Experienced in different data structures, including relational databases, semi-structured, and object stores

Experienced in database migrations, including homogenous and heterogenous and on-prem and cloud

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences

Good team player, able to manage multiple assignments, and adapt to changing client needs

Skilled in programming languages like Python, R, SQL, and experience in working with data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

Azure Fundamentals

Azure Data Fundamentals

Secret clearance or ability to obtain

Knowledge of ITIL framework

Knowledge of Agile methodology

Demonstrated experience consulting with internal and external customers to understand business needs and make recommendations

Previous experience in the defense or government sector

Familiarity with cloud services: AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, etc.) and big data tools is plus

Experience in optimization algorithms and natural language processing is a plus

Data science and cloud certifications are a plus (Certified Data Scientist (CDS), AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate, IBM Data Science Professional)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements

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Years of Experience
2 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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Certification

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Travel Required
10-25%

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.