Data Engineer

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don't simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview

SteerBridge is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support the Modern Disability Claims program. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone early in their data engineering career to learn our claims data systems, contribute to pipeline development under the guidance of senior engineers, and build technical depth supporting a mission-critical VA program.

Responsibilities

Write clean, well-documented code to support data pipeline development and maintenance

Assist with exploratory data preparation and cleansing of claims and healthcare data sources

Support senior engineers in identifying and fixing bugs in existing ETL/ELT pipelines

Learn and apply standard debugging and troubleshooting processes for data pipeline issues

Perform basic data quality checks under the guidance of senior team members

Document data workflows and processes as directed

Participate in code reviews to build familiarity with team standards and practices

Learn the team's domain, codebase, schemas, and MDC data systems

Required Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required

Must hold, or be able to obtain, a Public Trust clearance (an active Secret or Top Secret clearance also satisfies this requirement)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

0-3 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related field

Familiarity with Python and SQL

Willingness to learn ETL/ELT concepts and cloud-based data platforms

Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn

Ability to work collaboratively and receive feedback/mentorship from senior team members

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework, internship, or project experience involving data pipelines or data engineering

Exposure to Pandas, Git, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Familiarity with healthcare or claims data a plus

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

If you would like information about how your application is processed, please contact us.