DE-26-327 - Data Engineer I - (AWS and DevOps Focus)

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer I with a focus on AWS and DevOps to support a federal healthcare analytics program. The role is ideal for early-career engineers with hands-on experience in AWS and CI/CD environments, who will contribute to cloud-based data pipelines and DevOps workflows in a structured environment. Responsibilities Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines (build, test, deploy) using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI Assist with deploying and supporting applications in AWS environments (e.g., EC2, S3, CloudWatch, IAM) Monitor system performance and troubleshoot pipeline and deployment issues in production environments Work with engineering and DevOps team to ensure reliable and consistent releases Contribute to automation efforts using scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) Support containerization workflows (Docker) for development and deployment environments Assist with system monitoring logging, and basic performance tuning Follow security and compliance best practices in a federal environment Skills Hands-on experience with AWS and DevOps tools Hands-on experience in AWS and CI/CD environments Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Gitlab CI), including build and deployment workflows Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, or similar) Basic experience with Docker or containerization environments Experience working in a Linux or command-line environment Familiarity with scripting (Python, Bash, or similar) Experience with Git (branching, merging, pull requests) Ability to clearly explain technical work and contribute within a team environment 1 - 3 years of hands-on experience in a cloud, DevOps, or data engineering-related role (Internship experience is acceptable if it includes real hands-on work) 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 Exposure to infrastructure-as-code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform) Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana) Prior experience supporting production systems Experience in a federal or regulated environment (e.g., CMS, DHS, healthcare data) AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner or Associate level) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred) 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! Company Overview Next Phase Solutions and Services (Next Phase) is rethinking problem solving. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is