Data Engineer

ICF is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our Corporate IT organization. You will design, build, and maintain the data infrastructure that powers insights and decision-making across our practices and support organizations. Working at the intersection of enterprise data platforms and client-facing analytics, you will have direct impact on how our firm manages and monetizes its most asset - data.

This is a high-visibility role reporting to the Sr. Director of Solution Architecture. You will collaborate closely with data analytics, cloud architecture, and application development teams in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

This position is Hybrid, with a preference for working a few days on-site in Reston, VA.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, build, and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines that move data across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Architect and manage enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, and Lakehouse solutions (Databricks, AWS/Azure)
• Write production-quality SQL, Python, and Spark code for data transformation, enrichment, and validation
• Implement and enforce data governance, lineage tracking, and cataloging standards across the organization
• Ensure data quality through automated monitoring, testing frameworks, and SLA adherence
• Partner with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand and fulfill data requirements
• Support CI/CD practices and infrastructure-as-code for data platform deployments
• Document data models, pipeline flows, and technical specifications to support knowledge transfer

Technical Skills:

Languages & Querying

• SQL (advanced) Python PySpark Bash/Shell Scala

Cloud & Platforms

• Microsoft Fabric Azure Synapse Azure Data Factory

Orchestration & Pipelines

• Apache Airflow dbt Databricks Kafka Spark

Infrastructure & DevOps

• Terraform Docker Kubernetes GitHub Actions CI/CD

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• 4+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or a closely related role
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience building and maintaining production data pipelines at scale
• 3+ years of experience working in an enterprise IT environment
• 3+ years of experience with advanced SQL and proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python strongly preferred)
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with a major cloud data platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• 3+ years of experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or Azure Data Factory

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with streaming/real-time data processing (Kafka, Fabric Event Streams, or Spark Streaming)
• Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and frameworks - star schema, OBT, Data Mesh
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and software development best practices
• Exposure to data governance frameworks and metadata management tools (Collibra, Alation)
• Cloud certifications (AWS Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or equivalent)
• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data accuracy and quality
• Effective communicator - able to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborative team player comfortable working across cross-functional teams
• Self-directed with ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$98,614.00 - $167,644.00

Virginia Remote Office (VA99)