Guidehouse

Software Developer (Java / ETL)

Guidehouse$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 7+ years in application and data engineering, with strong Java development experience
  • 5+ years with ETL tools like Informatica for large-scale data pipelines
  • Experience designing data ingestion pipelines for structured/semi-structured data
  • Strong integration experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
  • Proven ability to build and maintain API-based integration services
  • Experience implementing production-ready solutions with robust logging and error handling

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain enterprise data ingestion pipelines using Java and ETL tools
  • Implement comprehensive onboarding solutions aligned with governance requirements
  • Modernize legacy data ingestion processes with AWS and Databricks
  • Develop API-driven data services for secure enterprise data exchange
  • Build production-ready ingestion frameworks that meet security and documentation standards
  • Implement monitoring and logging for data workflows to ensure operational reliability
  • Collaborate with cloud teams to enhance system connectivity with AWS services

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Personal Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Annual Care.com membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Systems Engineering


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data ingestion pipelines, onboarding workflows, and API-based data services using Java and ETL platforms (e.g., Informatica), enabling standardized and repeatable data intake into the Data Platform.

  • Implement intake and onboarding solutions that support end-to-end lifecycle activities, including discovery, requirements analysis, source system profiling, and technical design, aligned to defined intake processes, SLAs, and governance requirements.

  • Modernize and integrate legacy data ingestion pipelines with AWS and Databricks lakehouse architecture, supporting batch and near real-time ingestion patterns and enabling consistent data flow into enterprise data services.

  • Develop and expose API-driven data services and integration patterns to facilitate secure data exchange across enterprise systems, analytics platforms, and downstream consumers.

  • Build and maintain production-ready ingestion pipelines and onboarding frameworks that meet technical, security, and documentation requirements for controlled promotion into production environments.

  • Implement robust logging, auditability, and monitoring capabilities across ingestion and integration workflows to support traceability, incident response, and operational reliability.

  • Collaborate with cloud engineering and platform operations teams to integrate ingestion pipelines with AWS services (e.g., S3, messaging/streaming services) and ensure secure, scalable connectivity across systems.

  • Contribute to governance and compliance practices by incorporating data classification, access control patterns, and lineage updates as part of onboarding and ingestion processes.

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required

  • Minimum SEVEN (7) years of experience in application and data engineering, including strong hands-on development in Java and enterprise integration frameworks.

  • Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience with ETL tools (e.g., Informatica) developing and maintaining large-scale data ingestion pipelines.

  • Experience designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines and onboarding workflows for structured and semi-structured data sources.

  • Strong experience integrating legacy data systems with cloud-based platforms, including AWS services (e.g., S3, IAM, networking) and modern lakehouse architectures.

  • Experience building and maintaining API-based integration services for enterprise data exchange and system interoperability.

  • Experience implementing production-grade solutions with logging, auditing, error handling, and reliability patterns aligned to enterprise operations requirements.

  • Familiarity with secure development practices, including access controls, encryption, and compliance requirements in regulated environments (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP High).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience supporting enterprise data intake and onboarding services within a governed data platform or similar large-scale data modernization effort.

  • Experience integrating with Databricks lakehouse architecture, including ingestion into Delta Lake and downstream analytics enablement.

  • Familiarity with streaming and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, EventBridge) for near real-time data ingestion.

  • Experience with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and controlled deployments across environments.

  • Exposure to enterprise metadata, lineage, and catalog tooling supporting governed data platforms.

  • Experience supporting federal clients or working in highly regulated environments with strict data protection and audit requirements


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

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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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