Associate Data EngineerWith over 5 million members, Working America mobilizes working people who don't have the benefit of a union at work to fight for good jobs and a fair economy. As the community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, we unite working people in urban and suburban communities around a shared economic agenda.The Associate Data Engineer will support Working America's data integration work, including troubleshooting data issues, supporting interface data flows, and contributing to data validation and transformation efforts. Under the direction of the Manager of Data and Cloud services, they will assist in documenting data structures, supporting audit readiness, and ensuring compliance with data governance standards.This is a fixed-term position through Dec.
18, 2026. Reports to: IT Manager of Data & Cloud ServicesDuties and ResponsibilitiesSupport the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and database systems.Manage data quality, supporting data integration across internal and external systems, and maintaining metadata and data dictionaries.Write and update technical documentation for collaboration and knowledge sharing with team members.Support the development of reports and visualizations based on established report definitions.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsSTEM-related Associate's degree preferred0-2 years of related work experience in data engineering or architecture requiredFamiliarity with data systems and infrastructures, pipelines, and data sets requiredStrong command of relational databases and SQL; Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) data into a relational database requiredFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure technologies0-2 years of Python strongly preferredFamiliarity with GitHubExcellent listening, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skillsAbility to use good judgment, take initiative, and make recommendations in resolving problemsAbility to work long and irregular hours as necessary in response to technical difficultiesLocation: Washington, DCPosition: Full-timeFLSA Classification: Non-ExemptThe Step 1 salary is $94,209, with additional steps considered for candidates with experience and qualifications beyond what is required above. Includes medical insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with employer contribution.The position is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Washington-Baltimore NewsGuild, TNG-CWA, Local 32035.Working America is an equal opportunity employer.
Working America is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA and other non-conforming individuals, and individuals with disabilities.