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Junior Data Engineer

IdeaCrew
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/1/2026
IdeaCrew is currently seeking junior Data Engineers to join our innovative, hard-working team as we disrupt healthcare technology.

As a member of our Analytics team, you will work with a modern data stack, build scalable data pipelines with python, and support external and internal reporting needs.

A Junior Data Engineer for IdeaCrew will

  • Build and scale data pipelines in production environments using a modern data stack.
  • Carry out complex analysis utilizing PostgresSQL.
  • Implement data modeling best practices to support analytics and reporting needs.
  • Design technical architectures and infrastructure components.
  • Create automated data and code quality checks.
  • Implement and enforce data governance policies and best practices to ensure data security and compliance.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including business process owners, analysts, and software engineers, to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Develop and maintain technical and process documentation such as data dictionaries, ERDs, data governance policies, etc.

Desired Skills & Expertise

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
  • 3 years of hands-on experience with Python for data processing in a production environment.
  • 2 years of experience with PostgreSQL.
  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or CouchDB is preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
  • Strong understanding of the fundamentals of ETL processes, data pipelines, and data modeling concepts.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) in a production environment.
  • Experience with the training and evaluation of machine learning models in consultation with stakeholders, SMEs, and other data scientists is a plus

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