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Custom Staffing

Data Engineer

Custom Staffing, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070


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Senior Software Engineer

**Direct Hire, Permanent Role

Herndon, VA (20171)- **100% onsite

AMAZING BENEFITS

- including 100% employer paid healthcare benefits for employee, paid overtime, 401k match, etc

Rate:

Up to **** $190k salary (some flexibility)

Key Responsibilities:

Architect and Develop:

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex, scalable data pipelines.

Optimize and Troubleshoot:

Ensure performance, reliability, and scalability of data pipelines.

Collaborate:

Work closely with engineers and analysts to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.

ETL Processes:

Implement and manage ETL processes using advanced tools like Apache Airflow, Spark, or similar.

Data Quality:

Ensure data quality and consistency through rigorous testing, validation, and governance practices.

Cloud Infrastructure:

Deploy, monitor, and maintain data infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).

DevOps Practices:

Implement DevOps practices to streamline data workflows, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Mentorship:

Mentor and provide guidance to junior data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Innovation:

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the data engineering team.

Qualifications:

Educational Background:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

7+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).

Big Data Technologies:

Extensive experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).

Cloud Platforms:

Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data services.

DevOps Expertise:

Strong understanding and practical experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).

Problem-Solving:

Proven ability to optimize and troubleshoot complex data systems and pipelines.

Communication:

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Leadership:

Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior engineers.

Preferred Qualifications:

NoSQL Databases:

Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).

Programming Languages:

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Kotlin.

Data Visualization:

Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Data Governance:

Strong understanding of data governance and security practices.

Agile/Scrum:

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

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