Guidehouse

Senior Data Engineer

Guidehouse$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of Data Engineering experience, with 3+ years on Azure delivering enterprise solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Lakehouse architectures, Databricks, ADLS Gen2, Synapse Analytics, and Data Factory.
  • Proficient in Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Python, SQL, and Scala for large-scale data processing.
  • Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Design and operate Azure Lakehouse architectures for analytical workloads.
  • Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for reliability and performance.
  • Process large-scale datasets with batch and streaming pipelines.
  • Collaborate with teams to deliver solutions on Azure and ensure operational excellence.
  • Implement data quality and cost-optimization practices for data platforms.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Personal Development Opportunities
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Design, build, and operate Azure Lakehouse architectures using Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2), Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Factory to support analytical and operational workloads.

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks Workflows, Spark jobs, and Delta Lake to ensure reliability, performance, and enterprise-grade data quality.

  • Process large-scale structured and unstructured datasets using optimized batch and streaming pipelines leveraging Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Python, SQL, and Scala.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise solutions on Azure and support production deployments, monitoring, and operational excellence.

  • Implement data quality, performance tuning, and cost-optimization practices for data platforms and pipelines.

What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "Public Trust" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "Public Trust" or higher-level clearance are preferred.

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent experience.

  • FIVE (5) or more years of experience as a Data Engineer, including THREE (3) years delivering enterprise solutions on Azure, specifically using Azure Databricks and Azure-native data services.

  • Hands-on experience designing, building, and operating Azure Lakehouse architectures using Azure Databricks, ADLS Gen2, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Factory.

  • Experience in Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Python, SQL, and Scala, with demonstrated ability to process large-scale structured and unstructured datasets using optimized batch and streaming pipelines.

  • Experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks Workflows, Spark jobs, and Delta Lake, ensuring reliability, performance, and data quality at enterprise scale.

  • Experience with real-time and batch data processing.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Azure certifications (for example, Azure Data Engineer) or equivalent cloud/data platform certifications.

  • Experience implementing CI/CD for data engineering, MLOps pipelines, or data platform automation.

  • Familiarity with data governance, observability, and cost-optimization practices at scale.

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What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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2018

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