Data Engineer Scala (USA/remote)

Data Engineer (Scala)

Please read the minimum qualifications before applying.

The Team

Our Health Engineering Solutions (HES) team works side by side with customers to articulate a vision for success, and then make it happen. We know success doesn't happen by accident. It takes the right team of people, working together on the right solutions for the customer. We are looking for a Data Engineer who will be a key driver to make this happen. The position is for the Analytics and Reporting portion of the Quality Payment Program for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).

This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.

Key responsibilities include:

• Document and communicate requirements for data engineers
• Write Scala code to support the work on the Analytics and Reporting Team.
• Utilize and write Python Scripts for ETL and Data Analysis.
• Perform Data Validation and utilize SQL for data queries.
• Improve Data Quality Checks
• Update and enhance Data Documentation
• Analyze large amounts of data to find inconsistencies using Zeppelin notebooks (Scala/Python)
• Communicate with external partners around requirements
• This work affects the quality and cost of care for Medicare and Medicaid patients through the Quality Payment Program. You will be involved in a highly successful team that has a long track record of meeting deadlines and delivering quality.

Job Duties:

• Consistently scripting and analyzing data.
• Consistent JIRA and Confluence use.
• Must attend Scrum Ceremonies and Test Meetings.
• The position is remote however we work East Coast hours and meetings may start as early as 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Core hours also apply.
• Some travel may be required for in-person Program Increment Planning events.
• Working in an Agile environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred in Computer Science, IT or a related field).
• 3+ years’ experience in software or data development.
• 3+ years of high-volume experience developing ETL pipelines and data validation with Scala, Spark, the Spark Engine, and the Spark Dataset API
• 2 or more years working in a data engineering role.
• 1+ years of high-volume experience working with SQL.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
• Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years.

Professional Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills, able to work independently.
• Ability and desire to take ownership of and initiative for analyses, from requirements clarification to deliverables.
• Strong technical communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Ability to understand and articulate the "big picture" and simplify complex ideas.
• Ability to identify and learn new techniques independently as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years' experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Technical knowledge or working experience with Python
• Prior experience working with Medicare and/or Medicaid data, especially claims data and familiarity with claims codes (HCPCS/CPT/ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS).
• Advanced SQL querying skills and database management knowledge.
• Git/Github experience.
• Have worked in an agile environment.
• Experience working on a project using the Scaled Agile Framework.
• Have used Confluence and Jira.
• Experience on a software development team building modern software products.
• Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary.

Job Location: This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, note that ICF monitors employee work locations, blocks access from

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