Junior Data Engineer

About the Role

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 claims data systems, contribute to pipeline development under the guidance of senior engineers, and build technical depth supporting a mission-critical VA program.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, well-documented code to support the development, maintenance, and improvement of data pipelines.
• Assist with data preparation, cleansing, and basic data quality validation across claims and healthcare data sources.
• Support senior engineers in troubleshooting and resolving issues within existing ETL/ELT pipelines while applying standard debugging practices.
• Document data workflows, processes, schemas, and technical procedures as directed.
• Participate in code reviews and team development activities to build familiarity with coding standards, engineering practices, and collaborative workflows.
• Develop knowledge of the team’s domain, codebase, data schemas, and MDC data systems to support increasingly independent engineering work.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with Python and SQL.
• Basic understanding of, or willingness to learn, ETL/ELT concepts and cloud-based data platforms.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role, including a Public Trust clearance; an active Secret or Top Secret clearance also satisfies this requirement.
• 0-3 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and ability to collaborate effectively while receiving feedback and mentorship from senior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework, internship, or project experience involving data pipelines, data engineering, or related data development.
• Exposure to Pandas, Git, or cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with healthcare, claims, or related data environments.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays