Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer I to join their team in support of an established CMS MARx program. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data engineering, working alongside a senior data engineer to develop and maintain databases and data pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of databases, including relational and data warehouse environments
- Support development and optimization of PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift solutions
- Contribute to data ingestion, transformation, and storage strategies
- Help define how data is stored, integrated, and consumed across systems and applications
- Participate in data modeling efforts, including relational and multidimensional structures
- Assist with data acquisition, archiving, and recovery strategies
- Work within an Agile/DevOps team to support continuous delivery
- Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure data quality, integrity, and performance
Skills
- 0–2 years of experience in data engineering, database development, or a related field
- Foundational knowledge of: PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift (or similar data warehouse platforms)
- Understanding of: Relational databases and basic data modeling concepts, Data warehousing fundamentals, Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Familiarity with Agile, Lean, or DevOps methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn quickly in a mentored, team-based environment
- 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 CMS, Medicare, or federal healthcare systems
- Experience with: SQL and query optimization, ETL/ELT processes or tools, AWS or other cloud platforms
- Internship, academic project, or bootcamp experience in data engineering or analytics
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred) OR Equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience in data engineering, databases, or analytics
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 http://npss-inc.com.