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Junior Data EngineerSteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission-focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial-grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don't simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.Position OverviewSteerBridge is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support the Modern Disability Claims program. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone early in their data engineering career to learn our claims data systems, contribute to pipeline development under the guidance of senior engineers, and build technical depth supporting a mission-critical VA program.ResponsibilitiesWrite clean, well-documented code to support data pipeline development and maintenanceAssist with exploratory data preparation and cleansing of claims and healthcare data sourcesSupport senior engineers in identifying and fixing bugs in existing ETL/ELT pipelinesLearn and apply standard debugging and troubleshooting processes for data pipeline issuesPerform basic data quality checks under the guidance of senior team membersDocument data workflows and processes as directedParticipate in code reviews to build familiarity with team standards and practicesLearn the team's domain, codebase, schemas, and MDC data systemsRequired QualificationsU.S. Citizenship requiredMust hold, or be able to obtain, a Public Trust clearance (an active Secret or Top Secret clearance also satisfies this requirement)Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)0-3 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related fieldFamiliarity with Python and SQLWillingness to learn ETL/ELT concepts and cloud-based data platformsStrong attention to detail and eagerness to learnAbility to work collaboratively and receive feedback/mentorship from senior team membersPreferred QualificationsCoursework, internship, or project experience involving data pipelines or data engineeringExposure to Pandas, Git, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Familiarity with healthcare or claims data a plusBenefitsHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife Insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with matchingPaid Time OffPaid Federal Holidays$85,000 - $105,000 a yearSteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

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