Data Engineer, GovEx

The Johns Hopkins University

The Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University, also known as GovEx, is dedicated to empowering cities through data-driven methodologies to enhance public services. The Data Engineer at GovEx will join a collaborative team tasked with supporting innovative projects aimed at elevating government efficacy. This role is crucial in transforming raw data into actionable insights that enhance outcomes for government entities across various regions.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Design and maintain data pipelines for data transformation and management.
• Develop scripts for data cleaning and manipulation.
• Implement and support data architecture and infrastructure.
• Perform data quality assurance and monitor data anomalies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for data projects.
• Conduct data analyses and generate insights for policy development.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Comprehensive rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement.

This role requires you to have:

• Expertise in Python for data processing and analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and a commitment to teamwork.
• Knowledge of statistics and data quality standards.

You would benefit from having:

• Familiarity with SQL, especially PostgreSQL.
• Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of open-source tools like Airflow, Kafka, Spark, or TinkerPop.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Johns Hopkins University values diversity and inclusion, supporting governments to use data for equity through a strategic framework. The university complies with equal employment opportunities laws and promotes a diverse workforce. Background checks are part of the employment process, and vaccination policies are in place.