Junior Data Engineer - Databricks (Remote - US)

Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.
 

ICF is seeking a Junior Databricks Engineer to support a major data migration initiative with the Department of Transportation. This project involves transitioning from a legacy Oracle-based system to a modern data analytics platform, integrating dozens of data sources and thousands of reports. The role is critical to ensuring successful migration, pipeline development, and data governance implementation.

Job Location: This is a remote position, but all work must be performed within the United States.
 

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the migration of data from legacy Oracle systems to Databricks.

• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using Spark, Python, and SQL.

• Assist in setting up and managing Unity Catalog for data governance.

• Perform QA and validation of migrated datasets and reports.

• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure smooth integration and performance.

• Report to the Senior Data Engineer and contribute to cross-functional team efforts.
   

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field.

• At least 1 year of experience working with Databricks, Spark, Python, SQL, or Unity Catalog.

• Must be eligible for federal clearance and pass a background check.

• Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years
   

What we’d like you to have (preferred):

• Experience with Oracle databases and Oracle Business Intelligence.

• Familiarity with government data systems and compliance requirements.

• Exposure to large-scale data migration projects.

• Understanding of Agile techniques such as User Stories, TDD, BDD, CI/CD, and automated testing.

• Strong understanding of data engineering best practices.

• Experience working in Agile environments.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

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