Description
Job Title: Learning & Development Data Engineer
Location(s): Raleigh, NC
Workplace: Hybrid
Clearance Required: Must be a Clearable for a US Government Clearance
Position Overview:
As a Learning and Development Data Engineer, you will oversee the design, development, and delivery of training content related to data engineering, MLOps, and coding best practices. You will also ensure materials remain current and aligned with organizational goals, and coordinate with DE instructors to maintain high-quality instruction and consistency across programs.
Additionally, you will work directly with ERI clients, managers, and technical staff to understand business needs, develop technical plans, and deliver data-driven analytical solutions and tools that solve client problems. While supporting commercial clients, the Data Engineer will primarily create and deploy robust, repeatable, and automated data pipelines that will ingest and transform raw data to support various advanced analytics and machine learning models. The resulting pipeline should be developed to be deployed into existing large-scale applications or different data visualization platforms available
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deliver training content in data engineering, MLOps, and coding best practices.
- Maintain and update existing curriculum materials to ensure technical accuracy, relevance, and alignment with industry standards.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging learning materials.
- Ensure that all content aligns with organizational goals and supports the broader Learning & Development strategy.
- Support Data Engineering (DE) instructors, ensuring consistency in teaching quality, style, and evaluation methods.
- Establish feedback loops and metrics to measure learner engagement, content effectiveness, and skill development outcomes.
- Partner with internal teams to integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies into course materials.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the data engineering and analytics community.
- Maintain awareness of emerging trends in data engineering, MLOps, and AI infrastructure to inform curriculum updates.
- Building and managing data systems, pipelines, models, and solutions
- Contribute insights to the development of the data governance plan
Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and one or more modern data engineering frameworks (e.g., PySpark, dbt, Airflow, Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure Data Factory).
- Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT design, orchestration, and data modeling.
- Familiarity with MLOps principles—CI/CD pipelines for ML, model deployment, monitoring, and governance.
- Knowledge of version control (Git) and modern development workflows.
- Experience using learning management systems (LMS), content authoring tools, or other digital learning platforms is a plus.
Requirements (to be met prior to starting the role)
- Advanced Degree in technical field (M.S., or Ph.D.) with 2-4 years of related work experience OR B.S. in technical field with 3-5 years work experience; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of or in combination with education requirements
- Continuously learn from client projects and apply relevant insights to improve data engineering training content
- Demonstrated ability to teach foundational programming concepts to diverse learners through interactive instruction, reinforcing understanding of objects, classes, and core coding principles.
- Ability to connect the dots between different projects and understand common technical themes and challenges
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, learner-friendly way.
- Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively with instructors, SMEs, and cross-functional teams.
- Passion for continuous learning, mentorship, and talent development in technical domains.
Why apply to this position at Elder Research?
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Important Work / Make a Difference supporting U.S. national security & commercial customers.
- Job Stability: Elder Research is not a typical government contractor, we hire you for a career not just a contract.
- People-Focused Culture: we prioritize work-life-balance and provide a supportive, positive, and collaborative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Company Stock Ownership: all employees are provided with shares of the company each year based on company value and profits.
About Elder Research, Inc
People Centered. Data Driven
Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.
Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work.
Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a "Tech Talk" and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.
Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans
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