Data Engineer

Outcomes. Delivered.

Voyatek, formerly GCOM Software and OnCore Consulting, delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide.

For example, our technology:

• Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program
• Supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communities
• Empowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraud
• Equips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional support
• Enhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers

With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy. 

We’re more than a technology company -- we’re an outcomes company.

We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what’s best for our customers and the residents they serve.

We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you’ve come to the right place.

Voyatek is seeking applicants to occupy the position of Data Engineer within our team. This role offers remote work opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and test data pipelines to ingest data from multiple sources, using server-side JavaScript for data harmonization and backend processing
• Maintain mapped schemas
• Build analytic datasets in conjunction with data scientists to support machine learning and advanced analytics
• Develop and maintain processes for manipulating data, securing data, and ensuring data reliability
• Develop APIs to support complex queries against the database and user interactions within applications
• Create unit tests and documentation as part of standard service/API development
• Develop code in adherence to security policies and procedures
• Research and introduce best practices and new processes as needed to solve business problems and improve existing solutions
• Collaborate with other data engineers, developers, and project staff in an Agile framework through the entire SDLC to understand requirements, design, build, and deploy data pipelines to support proprietary software applications
• Develop code using Git for source code management and collaboration

 Qualifications:

• Bachelors in math, data science, computer science, or related field or equivalent combination experience of education and experience
• 5 -8 years of professional experience
• 3+ year experience working with NoSQL database technologies (such as MarkLogic, MongoDB, ArangoDB, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience with Server-Side JavaScript
• Experience developing OpenAPI documentation or working with YAML
• Experience with Apache NiFi or similar ETL tool
• Understanding of the SDLC and familiarity with modern Agile development methodologies
• Ability to articulate coding rationale and problem-solving thought process
• Enthusiastic about data integration and reliability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work remotely, be self-motivated, and innovative
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work well in a team environment

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location. At Voyatek, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current annual range is XXXX to XXXX

If you think you are a good fit for us, we encourage you to apply. Check out our career website for all open positions!

Voyatek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status or domestic violence victim status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, job assignment/placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, rates of pay or other compensation, internship, and training.