Junior Data Engineer

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Overview

LaunchCode is seeking a candidate to join an exciting and growing opportunity within the Defense sector. There is an immediate need for a Data Engineer who will support the client with their most complex challenges. The role will require applying current data analytics capabilities to assist the client with a large-scale financial transformation. The candidate will also operate in an ever-changing landscape and will be directly involved in finding opportunities for future growth. On a regular basis, the candidate will be tasked with analyzing large, disparate sets of data to advise the client on strategic and financial decisions. A strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. SQL, Python, etc.) will be foundational in the role; the candidate should also have a working knowledge of modern trends within the data science space. Moreover, the role will require coordination with cross-functional teams and the ability to use their technical findings to support team leadership in the development of executive-level briefings. The position will be based at Scott AFB (Illinois) : on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, clean, and validate data from various source systems in multiple formats
• Maintain and update databases in Teradata and Databricks using documented ETL processes
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement findings to support client efficiencies
• Develop and maintain dashboards to communicate findings in a user-friendly format
• Analyze large, unstructured datasets to identify key insights and support senior-level decision making
• Support requirements definition and analysis from multiple client stakeholders
• Ensure data privacy and compliance with regard to Defense-related security regulations
• Ensure the ongoing documentation of technical practices and the development of any requisite user guides

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