Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Cheyenne, WY
posted 2 months ago
The Data Engineer 2 position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) focuses on supporting the Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate (EBSD) in their research efforts. This role involves collaborating with researchers to develop and apply advanced simulation techniques to address research problems pertinent to the Department of Energy's Biological and Environmental Research (DOE-BER) missions. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, deploying, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL workflows, as well as managing data and computing environments. This includes implementing and configuring third-party solutions and participating in software engineering tasks using programming languages such as Python. In addition to the technical aspects, the Data Engineer will work on data migration and ingestion projects, collaborating with users to design large-scale data processing systems. The role requires developing data pipelines that are optimized for scalability and troubleshooting any potential challenges that may arise within the data platform. Ensuring the quality, availability, and integrity of data and solutions is paramount, and the engineer will need to integrate proactive strategies and best practices regarding data integrity, security, and scalability. The position also involves partnering cross-functionally to enhance existing constructs and solve various data engineering problems. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about data engineering and are eager to contribute to impactful research in the fields of atmospheric and climate sciences, biological sciences, and environmental molecular sciences. PNNL offers a dynamic research environment where employees can work alongside renowned researchers and contribute to meaningful scientific outcomes.