Analytica is seeking a Data Engineer with experience in automated data quality validation and CI/CD-enabled data pipelines to support a long‑term federal government program. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining reliable data pipelines while embedding data quality, validation, and automation practices directly into the data engineering lifecycle. This role supports enterprise data platforms and products within a DevSecOps framework and works closely with data engineers, analytics engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure data solutions are scalable, reliable, and production‑ready. Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as a fastest‑growing private U.S. small business. We work with U.S. government customers in health, civilian, and national security missions and offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer‑paid health care, training and development funds, and 401(k) match. Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT data pipelines supporting enterprise data platforms.
• Implement and enhance data ingestion, transformation, and integration processes using SQL and modern programming languages.
• Design and implement automated data quality and validation checks (e.g., schema integrity, completeness, freshness, volume).
• Embed data validation and testing logic directly into data pipelines and CI/CD workflows.
• Refactor and modernize existing data pipelines to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with technical leads, architects, and engineering teams to define and promote standard data engineering and quality practices.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of data pipelines across development, test, and production environments.
• Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and reusable components to improve team efficiency and consistency.
• Participate in design and code reviews with a focus on sustainability, automation, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting data pipelines in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or related roles.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and enterprise data warehouse or data lake platforms.
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation.
• Hands‑on experience building and supporting ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience implementing automated data validation or data quality checks within data pipelines.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools as applied to data engineering workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience supporting analytics, reporting, or data mart solutions.
• Experience supporting data modeling solutions (i.e. Kimball).
• Prior experience supporting Defense Health Agency - DHA and Military Health Services - MHS data programs.
• Current active secret clearance

About ANALYTICA: Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an established SBA small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine each of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services. The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified provider. ​​​​​​​ Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. To enhance efficiency, fairness, and accuracy, Analytica may use AI-assisted tools to support certain aspects of our hiring process.

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