Junior Data Engineer

About the Role

Redhorse is seeking a highly motivated Junior Data Engineer to join our team supporting the US National Defense Strategy. In this role, you will play a vital part in transforming data into actionable insights that directly impact national security and the modernization of critical defense systems. If you are a problem-solver passionate about leveraging data to support mission-critical objectives, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of ETL/ELT workflows using Databricks to move and transform data efficiently.
• Maintain and enhance existing Python and SQL codebases, ensuring data integrity and pipeline reliability.
• Debug and resolve defects in data processing pipelines under the guidance of senior team members.
• Clearly document code changes, data models, and technical processes to ensure team transparency.
• Work closely with other data engineers and product teams to translate basic business needs into technical solutions.

Required Experience/Clearance

• Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance. (Applicants without this clearance will not be considered).
• 2+ years of experience in a data engineering or highly technical data analysis role.
• Proficiency in Python, including familiarity with modular code structures.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) patterns.
• Strong foundational knowledge of SQL for querying and basic data manipulation.
• Exposure to or hands-on experience with Databricks or Jupyter Notebooks, and Pandas or PySpark or similar cloud-based data environments.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues and process complex data sets.

Desired Experience

• Familiarity with PySpark or other distributed computing frameworks.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Gitlab and project management tools like Jira.