Data Engineer-ONSITE (Alexandria-VA)
Description
At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.
Are you ready to:
- Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
- Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
- Be the difference and make it happen?
Role Summary
MPC is seeking a Data Engineer with 3+ years of experience to develop, deploy, and maintain data pipelines and data storage ecosystems. The Data Engineer will develop code to implement extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes on ingested data, deploy and manage data manipulation, lineage, and cataloging tools and techniques, and manage and maintain a robust data capability to our client.
What You Will Be Doing
- Create and maintain databases and schemas to include tables, views, functions, procedures, triggers, constraints, etc.
- Develop and configure data processing and storage tools to promote performance, maintainability, flexibility, and security.
- Help in the development and decomposition of end user needs and requirements
- Create, review, and maintain data dictionary/catalog documentation and ecosystem documentation.
- Troubleshoot data issues to identify root causes, propose recommendations, and implement solutions that will improve data availability, increase data quality, and optimize performance.
What We Need From You (Required)
- US Citizenship required.
- ONSITE Support in Alexandria 2-3 days per week.
- A minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience with database administration, configuration, and management.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience with cloud frameworks and tools (e.g. AWS or Azure Services, GitHub Runners), Data Lineage/Cataloging (e.g. Collibra), ELT/ETL Tools (e.g. Snowflake).
- Working understanding of data modeling techniques for both transactional and analytical data stores.
- Data integration experience with Python, SQL, and other relevant languages from development to implementation.
- Familiar with performance-tuning databases, SQL scripts, and clean coding techniques.
Bonus Points (Desired)
- Consulting experience in a federal government environment.
- Data engineering experience on an enterprise scale, integrating multiple systems with various data structures.
- Familiar with migrating on-prem databases and reports to the cloud (preferably AWS).
- Master’s degree in data analytics engineering, computer science, or related technical major.
- AWS Professional Certifications for Data Engineering and/or Cloud Engineering
- Experience with Terraform/Ansible
Work Location
Hybrid – Alexandria, VA. Will be onsite 2-3 days a week.
Travel
None
Education Level
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer information systems
Clearance Level
Ability to Obtain a Public Trust; U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is 90k-120k.
About MetaPhase Consulting
MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:
Fastest Growing
- Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021
- Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022, 2023
Best Places to Work
- Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
- Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
- Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
- Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020
Company & Individual Awards
- 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business – CEO of the Year
- 2021 FedScoop 50 – Industry Leadership Award Nominee
- 2021, 2023 Moxie Award Finalist
- 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
- 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren
- 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 – Brett McLaren
- 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman
- 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business – Fred Costa
- 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award
- 2023 Elev8 Engage GovCon Finalist
- 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million
- 2023 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year ($25 to $75 million) Awards Finalist
MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity 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 factors protected by federal, state, or local law.