DE-26-320 - Data Engineer I (Entry-Level)
About The Position
Next Phase Solutions and Services is seeking a Data Engineer I to join our team in support of an established CMS MARx (Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug System) program. This is an immediate, full-time opportunity for an entry-level candidate (0–2 years of experience) who is looking to grow their career in data engineering within a stable federal healthcare environment. You will work directly alongside a senior data engineer/mentor, gaining hands-on experience with real production systems, data pipelines, and cloud-based data platforms. Why This Role is Unique Immediate placement on an active CMS program Direct mentorship from senior engineering staff Exposure to enterprise healthcare data systems (CMS MARx) Opportunity to build experience in PostgreSQL, Redshift, and modern data environments Work within a Lean-Agile / DevOps delivery model
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in data engineering, database development, or a related field
- Foundational knowledge of: PostgreSQL Amazon Redshift (or similar data warehouse platforms)
- Understanding of: Relational databases and basic data modeling concepts Data warehousing fundamentals Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Familiarity with Agile, Lean, or DevOps methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn quickly in a mentored, team-based environment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (required for CMS work)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on the needs of the client
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent technical writing skills and proven experience in systems with complex requirements
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to team with others to meet project objectives
- Understanding of the system development lifecycle as implemented with Agile; SAFe knowledge a plus
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to navigate in an office setting unassisted
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
- Strong speaking skills, including the ability to articulate thoughts in a clear manner and excellent word enunciation skills, are required
- Employees of Next Phase shall, as an enduring obligation throughout their term of employment, adhere to all information security requirements as documented in company policies and procedures
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to CMS, Medicare, or federal healthcare systems
- Experience with: SQL and query optimization ETL/ELT processes or tools AWS or other cloud platforms
- Internship, academic project, or bootcamp experience in data engineering or analytics
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred) OR Equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience in data engineering, databases, or analytics
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of databases, including relational and data warehouse environments
- Support development and optimization of PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift solutions
- Contribute to data ingestion, transformation, and storage strategies
- Help define how data is stored, integrated, and consumed across systems and applications
- Participate in data modeling efforts, including relational and multidimensional structures
- Assist with data acquisition, archiving, and recovery strategies
- Work within an Agile/DevOps team to support continuous delivery
- Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure data quality, integrity, and performance
Benefits
- Choose from three medical healthcare plans.
- Dental and Vision Insurance plans.
- Enjoy a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA), and a company-sponsored Wellness Program.
- Next Phase offers life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance, all of which are paid for by the company.
- Employees receive competitive paid time off, including 11 holidays and maternity leave for recovering mothers.
- Next Phase contributes 5% to a 401K plan without requiring employee contributions.
- Employees can be reimbursed for professional development expenses such as classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, and professional licenses required for their position.
- You have two options to ensure the happiness and health of your pets.
- At Next Phase, we believe in sharing our success with the employees who make it happen!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
