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Salary 85,000 – 105,000 USD per year 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.
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What you’ll work on

Write clean, well-documented code to support the development, maintenance, and improvement of data pipelines.
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.

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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.

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.

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.

What you’ll bring

All qualifications

Core experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
0–3 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related field.
Familiarity with Python and SQL.

Preferred experience

Familiarity with healthcare, claims, or related data environments.

Qualification wording

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

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

Familiarity with Python and SQL.

Familiarity with healthcare, claims, or related data environments.

Tools in this posting

Python
AWS
Azure
pandas
SQL
Google Cloud (GCP)

Source

- 0–3 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related field. - Familiarity with Python and SQL. - Basic understanding of, or willingness to learn, ETL/ELT concepts and cloud-based data platforms.

- 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 in the posting

Full benefits wording

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.

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Job description

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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.

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.

Required Qualifications

Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
0–3 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related field.
Familiarity with Python and SQL.
Basic understanding of, or willingness to learn, ETL/ELT concepts and cloud-based data platforms.
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

The posted compensation range reflects the scope and requirements of this position. A final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location, along with the responsibilities of the position. Where applicable, contract requirements, wage determinations, and federal contract labor categories may also inform the offer.

SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.

Salary

85,000 – 105,000 USD per year

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.

Employment type

Full-time

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Pay

Salary 85,000 – 105,000 USD per year 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.

Location & working pattern

Vienna, VA

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Work authorization

Required Qualifications - Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also 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. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

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First seen by us: Sep 22, 2026
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Last seen by us: Oct 8, 2026
Employer says posted: Sep 18, 2026

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