What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Engineer - 3917341 position at TCG, Inc.?
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At TCG, we aim to prove that businesses can be good to their employees and responsible to their community while being profitable. We're an award-winning IT solutions provider to the Federal government seeking a Data Engineer to join our project team at a major Federal agency to help design, develop, and implement database solutions.
This position requires demonstrable experience in data management and reporting, knowledge management skills, the ability to analyze complex federal programs and objectives, and the ability to work collaboratively in teams, while also exhibiting great attention to detail. The ideal candidate is flexible, eager, enthusiastic, a self-starter, and possesses an unyielding work ethic. In this position, you will be expected to excel in a fast-paced environment and prove your high value to the team daily.
US Citizenship is required for this role. In addition, the selected applicant must submit to a government background investigation and be favorably adjudicated before their first day.
While primarily remote, this position may require occasional on-site meetings. The selected candidate must live within commuting distance of Washington, D.C.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop using technologies such as Power BI, Python, ETL scripts and workflows, and SQL queries (including functions and stored procedures) to extract information from data sets for further processing or for display in numerous formats
- Work with stakeholders, DBAs, data specialists, system and security personnel, and nomenclature analysts to structure and prepare content for use in database models
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and work closely with Federal technical managers to assist them in their project objectives
- Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and technical staff to identify business requirements, create user stories with acceptance criteria, design and estimate timelines and costs, and facilitate reports
- Take initiative in recommending application enhancements and improvements
- Develop new and utilize existing standardized templates to accurately and concisely write requirements specifications
- Experience developing and identifying existing and valuable metrics, conducting analysis, and identifying gaps in data
- Experience working with relational databases and tools to collect and report financial data
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel and pivot tables
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing deadlines and tasks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to decompose requirements into technical development instructions
- Ability to work with limited direction to lead, define, develop, and distribute high-quality work products in a timely fashion
- Ability to act as a liaison between testers, developers, clients, and other stakeholders during all phases of development
- Attention to detail, clear communication, writing, and presentation skills
- Ability to present and discuss quantitative data to an executive audience
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years focused on data management
- Ability to work in an agile or iterative development environment, and the self-motivation to work independently
- Experience working with Python, particularly modules centered around data movement (pandas, sqlalchemy, pyodbc, etc.)
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Certification in Cloud-based platforms (AWS and Azure preferred)
- Practice working with regulatory, legal, or government data sets
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
TCG does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, caste, or veteran status.
Our B Corp mission is reflected in our benefits, including offerings like health care, 401K, parental leave, adoption assistance, financial planning services, student loan repayment assistance, and training budget. There's more; see for yourself.
TCG is recognized for treating employees well. In fact, in 2025, The Washington Post named TCG as a "Top Workplace" for the eleventh straight year based on how our employees feel about the company, the benefits TCG offers, and the work/life balance that our staff achieves. In the Washington Post Top Workplace survey, our CEO was ranked best by TCG employees' votes among all midsize companies.
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Internal title/grade: Software Engineer, E3
Salary Range: $105,000 - $158,000
All individuals being hired to work for TCG must submit to, and successfully pass, a pre-employment background investigation prior to reporting for their first day of work. The pre-employment background investigation will include verification of employment and education, as well as, a criminal and DMV check.
Additional documentation and background checks will also be required for positions that require clearance from the Federal government.
Salary : $105,000 - $158,000