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. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who will support cloud-based data pipelines and DevOps workflows in a regulated environment.ResponsibilitiesSupport and maintain CI/CD pipelines (build, test, deploy) using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CIAssist 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 environmentsWork with engineering and DevOps team to ensure reliable and consistent releasesContribute to automation efforts using scripting (e.g., Python, Bash)Support containerization workflows (Docker) for development and deployment environmentsAssist with system monitoring logging, and basic performance tuningFollow security and compliance best practices in a federal environmentSkillsDemonstrated hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Gitlab CI), including build and deployment workflowsHands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, or similar)Basic experience with Docker or containerization environmentsExperience working in a Linux or command-line environmentFamiliarity with scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)Experience with Git (branching, merging, pull requests)Ability to clearly explain technical work and contribute within a team environment1 - 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 StatesAbility to obtain a Public Trust clearance (required for CMS work)Strong organizational and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on the needs of the clientAbility to deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in prioritiesAbility to work with minimal supervisionExcellent technical writing skills and proven experience in systems with complex requirementsExcellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to team with others to meet project objectivesUnderstanding of the system development lifecycle as implemented with Agile; SAFe knowledge a plusExposure to infrastructure-as-code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform)Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana)Prior experience supporting production systemsExperience 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)BenefitsChoose from three medical healthcare plansDental and Vision Insurance plans.Enjoy a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA), and a company-sponsored Wellness ProgramNext 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 companyEmployees 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 contributionsEmployees can be reimbursed for professional development expenses such as classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, and professional licenses required for their positionYou have two options to ensure the happiness and health of your petsAt Next Phase, we believe in sharing our success with the employees who make it happen!Company OverviewNext 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 http://npss-inc.com.