Data Engineer - Mid-Level; IRS​/Treasury

Data Engineer - Mid-Level (IRS / Treasury)

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Data Engineer, Mid to design, build, and optimize data pipelines and backend data systems supporting IRS Unified API services. The role integrates legacy systems with modern data platforms to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable data access. This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain IRS staff‑like access / MBI clearance.

Location: Hybrid – Washington, DC or Lanham, MD.
Employment Type: Full‑Time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines across diverse data sources.
• Integrate data from legacy systems, modern databases, and data lakes.
• Optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Support data orchestration, versioning, and CI/CD processes.
• Collaborate with application, analytics, and AI teams.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance standards are met.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or backend data systems.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python or Scala.
• Experience with Apache Airflow, Spark, dbt, Kafka, Databricks, or Flink.
• Experience with data warehouses (Snowflake, Big Query, Redshift) and data lakes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• US Citizenship and ability to undergo an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with real‑time or streaming data processing.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and compliance practices.
• Experience supporting analytics or machine learning teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Company‑paid healthcare (primes and deductibles covered).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Travel and performance incentives.
• 3 weeks paid time off plus Federal holidays.
• $5K annual training allowance.
• $500 book allowance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship is required.

Please forward your resume to recru and visit our website to apply online at www.praescien
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Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman‑Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and Dev Ops.