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Junior Data Engineer

Zel Technologies Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, VA

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$100k - $107k/yr Full time Data Data Curation Data Engineer

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Job Description

Zel Technologies is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to provide technical support for data informatics, management, and curation of biologically oriented data sets used in a web-based application for Intelligence Community data discovery and RFIs. In this onsite role in Charlottesville, VA, you will help organize repositories, compile metadata, and support the end-to-end preparation of verified datasets for client-facing workflows.

You will also coordinate with clients, fellow curators, and software developers, using GitLab to track tasks, documentation, and curation status updates. The position requires an active clearance and the ability to pass required background and drug screening checks.

Responsibilities

Manage, curate, and review internal and external biologically oriented repository data sets that include scientific reports and intelligence information.
Prepare and upload verified data sets into a web-based IC application to enable data discovery and support critical RFIs.
Review acquired materials to identify, compile, and document relevant metadata for multiple complex data sets.
Maintain, navigate, and optimize structured folder systems where data repositories are organized and stored.
Use GitLab to manage tasking via issues, update curation statuses, and maintain team SOPs, weekly updates, and workflows on GitLab wiki pages.
Serve as a central communication link on-site, collaborating closely with clients, fellow curators, and software developers.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen.
Must hold an active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with CI Poly.
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with 2+ years of relevant experience.
In lieu of a degree, 4+ years of relevant data management experience.
Proven experience working with complex folder data structures.
Proven experience compiling and reviewing metadata from diverse data sets.
Hands-on experience using GitLab for task management (issues) and wiki documentation and coordination.
Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements

Knowledge of biological or life sciences.
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred in life sciences or a data management-related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
Prior experience working within Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environments.
1+ years of direct experience working on data management or data curation projects.

Technology

GitLab
GitLab wiki

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k immediate vesting with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account with company contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bonuses for performance
Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
Educational assistance and special training programs
Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
Group life insurance (Company paid)
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
Health and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Employee discounts on various services and products

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Location: Charlottesville, VA (onsite). Compensation: USD 100,000 - 107,000 per year. Minimum experience: 2 years.

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