Junior Data Engineer – ETL, Data Quality

Peraton

. Support the Database Engineer SME in implementing ETL pipeline transformation logic, data quality checks, and schema validation rules .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $66,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ETL pipeline development, data quality validation, and database performance testing, with a strong focus on documentation and compliance with federal data governance standards. Proficient in SQL and scripting languages, with experience in cloud ETL frameworks and RBAC configurations.

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ETL DevelopmentSQL ProficiencyDatabricks ExperienceData Quality ValidationRBAC Configuration

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Hard Skills

ETL Pipeline DevelopmentSQLPythonScalaDatabase Performance TestingData Quality ChecksSchema ValidationPrototype Ingestion DocumentationMetadata ManagementVersion Control

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksDelta Live TablesAWS GovCloudCloud ETL Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAWS Certified Database SpecialtyDatabricks Associate Certification

Industry Keywords

FIPS 140NIST SP 800-171Federal Data GovernanceData StewardshipPublic Trust Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudETLPythonScalaSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Database Engineer SME in implementing ETL pipeline transformation logic, data quality checks, and schema validation rules
Execute prototype data ingestion workflows, running representative data through ETL pipelines and evaluating results against quality criteria
Document data quality defects in the Defect and Risk Log, including severity classification, root cause analysis, and remediation recommendations
Support the Prototype Ingest Results Report by documenting database-layer ingestion outcomes, data quality defects, severity classifications, and remediation recommendations for each prototype ingestion cycle
Populate and maintain the Metadata and Authoritative Source Registry, researching and documenting data source attributes, refresh cadences, and data stewardship contacts
Support database performance testing prior to production cutover, executing query performance benchmarks and identifying optimization opportunities
Implement and validate RBAC configurations on all database objects
Support interoperability testing by providing test datasets, executing database-layer test cases, and documenting results
Maintain all database scripts and pipeline code in the version-controlled repository
Support post-migration data validation during production cutover

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree and 0 years of professional experience, or a high school diploma and 6 years of professional experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
All work must be performed within the United States
1+ years of database engineering experience with hands-on ETL development experience
Experience with Databricks, Delta Live Tables, or equivalent cloud ETL frameworks
Proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language (Python, Scala, or equivalent)
Experience with data quality validation, RBAC configuration, and database performance testing
Experience documenting prototype ingestion results and defect remediation findings
Familiarity with FIPS 140 encryption requirements and NIST SP 800-171 database security controls
Familiarity with federal data governance and security standards
Preferred: Experience with AWS GovCloud or equivalent FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments
Preferred: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Database Specialty certification
Preferred: Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 database security controls
Preferred: Experience supporting federal data migration programs
Preferred: Databricks Associate certification or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus