Data Engineer

At ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients, and committed to making a positive change in the world. Join our community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists to challenge the status quo.

ICF is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our team. Your role involves collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure the availability, quality, and integrity of data. Additionally, you will monitor and troubleshoot data systems to ensure reliability and address any issues that arise. With a strong focus on data security and governance, you will implement best practices to protect sensitive information while enabling seamless access for authorized users. The position is remote; candidates must reside in the U.S., and work must be performed in the U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Develop long-term partnerships with customers and vendors, contributing to their strategic business plans by understanding the future direction of their organization and the industry's landscape.
• Facilitate the adoption of best practices, including standards, methodology, and metrics in preparing architecture deliverables while rapidly creating prototypes for client approvals.
• Collaborate with stakeholder groups to translate business use cases into specific solution architecture designs, assist with planning implementation timelines, and ensure implementation guidelines are followed.
• Optimize database performance for efficient data retrieval and storage.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. Must reside in the U.S. and work must be performed in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of ETL and database solution development covering data integration, data warehousing, data lakes, and analytic pipelines.
• 5+ years of experience defining technical architecture, infrastructure design, system requirements, and implementing data management systems, including experience with Big Data systems, data warehouses, and reporting/analytic systems.
• 5+ years of experience in SQL and with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Databricks or cloud AI environments.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum processes.
• Experience in federal contracting preferred.

Professional Skills:

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Excellent communicator, capable of collaboration and coordination within and across teams.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and shift focus accordingly.

Working at ICF:

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, combining unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges and navigate change. We believe in building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic.

Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs throughout the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com.

Pay Range: There are multiple factors that determine final pay for a position, including relevant work experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, and other contract provisions. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $0.00 - $0.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99).