Big Data Engineer, Junior

Big Data Engineer, Junior The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before.
As a data engineer, you know that organizing big data can yield pivotal insights when it’s gathered from disparate sources.
We need a data professional like you to help our clients find answers in their big data to impact important missions from fraud detection to cancer research, to national intelligence.
As a big data engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll use your skills to implement data engineering activities on some of the most mission-driven projects in the industry.
You’ll help develop and deploy the pipelines and platforms that organize and make disparate data meaningful.
Here, you’ll learn from a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, data engineers, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, agile environment.
You’ll grow your skills in analytical exploration and data examination while you support the assessment, design, building, and maintenance of scalable platforms for your clients.
Work with us to use big data for good.
Join us.
The world can’t wait.
You Have: Experience querying or analyzing data to answer questions and solve problems Experience with web scraping and working with APIs to curate datasets Experience with SQL or similar database query languages Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design Knowledge of basic application development utilizing programming languages, including C++, Java, JavaScript, or Python Ability to create software for retrieving, parsing, and processing structured and unstructured data Ability to develop scalable ETL/ELT workflows for reporting and analytics Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment Ability to obtain a security clearance HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Experience with distributed data or computing tools such as Spark, Databricks, Hadoop, Hive, AWS EMR, or Kafka Experience working on real-time data and streaming applications Experience with data warehousing such as AWS Redshift, MySQL, or Snowflake Experience with UNIX or Linux, including basic commands and Shell scripting Knowledge of data aggregation or ingestion tools or web scraping packages on platforms such as StreamSets Ability to contribute to open-source projects or personal projects that demonstrate expertise in data engineering principles Ability to participate in relevant academic programs, bootcamps, or professional data engineering training Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or a related field Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
The projected compensation range for this position is $45,300.
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The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
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