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Expression is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Investigative Case and Data Ecosystem (ICDE) modernization effort.
Expression is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Investigative Case and Data Ecosystem (ICDE) modernization effort. The program is focused on replacing fragmented legacy investigative and case management capabilities with a centralized, secure, scalable, and integrated ecosystem.
Working alongside experienced data engineers and other technical team members, the Data Engineer 2 will support data ingestion, transformation, validation, migration, and integration activities. This is an early-career opportunity for an individual with foundational data engineering knowledge who is interested in developing hands-on experience supporting a large-scale Federal technology modernization program.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Bachelor's degree in STEM fields and 0–1 years of professional experience.
- →Foundational exposure to data analysis, ETL concepts, or data migration through coursework, internships, personal projects, or early professional experience.
- →Working knowledge of SQL, including basic queries, joins, and aggregations.
- →Familiarity with Python for data manipulation or automation tasks; introductory-level experience is acceptable.
- →Introductory experience with ETL or workflow tools such as Apache Airflow, Talend, or similar technologies.
- →Understanding of basic data warehousing concepts, including staging, fact/dimension models, or schema structures.
- →Exposure to cloud-based data storage or compute platforms such as AWS S3/Redshift, Google BigQuery, Azure Storage, or similar environments.
- →Foundational understanding of data profiling, validation, and data quality.
- →Strong communication and documentation skills.
- →Ability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment.
Requirements
~1 min read- Hands-on or coursework experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Exposure to Hadoop, Spark, or other distributed-processing technologies.
- Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar visualization tools.
- Familiarity with Git or similar version-control systems.
- Experience building or supporting automated data workflows using orchestration tools or scheduled scripting.
- Exposure to Agile development methodologies.
- Coursework, internship, project, or professional exposure to data migration or system-modernization activities.
What We Offer
~1 min readExpression offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as:
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, AI/ML, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for our clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with our clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest-growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.
We make sure to provide everyone with the tools and opportunities to grow while working on some of the newest technologies in the industry. We get excited about celebrating our professionals' milestones, accomplishments, promotions, overcoming challenges, and many other aspects that make an engaging collaborative environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Expression is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please submit your request to our Human Resources department through the application portal.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- August 25, 2026
- First seen
- October 2, 2026
- Last seen
- October 2, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 20%
- Scored at
- October 2, 2026
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