Data Engineer

Overview

Data Engineer

Onsite | Mark Center (Alexandria, VA) | 5 days a week

Active TS/SCI Clearance Required

 

Summary

Our client is an employee and Service-Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business focused on providing niche technical services. They are a team of experienced Cyber Security professionals with a track record of success in the Federal, Commercial, and Academic workspaces. Additionally, our client designs, builds, operates, and secures scalable cloud and IT infrastructures to meet their customers’ near-term needs and fulfill their long-term requirements.

 

Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a Data Engineer to join their team! As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining data infrastructure and systems. Your expertise in ETL, Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, SQL, and Jupyter Notebooks will be essential in ensuring efficient data processing and analysis.

• Design, develop, and implement end-to-end data pipelines, utilizing ETL processes and technologies such as Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, SQL, and Jupyter Notebooks
• Create and optimize data pipelines from scratch, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high-performance processing
• Perform data cleansing, data integration, and data quality assurance activities to maintain the accuracy and integrity of large datasets
• Leverage big data technologies to efficiently process and analyze large datasets, particularly those encountered in a federal agency
• Troubleshoot data-related problems and provide innovative solutions to address complex data challenges
• Implement and enforce data governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design optimal data models and architectures
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to provide timely and accurate data insights and support decision-making processes
• Maintain documentation for software applications, workflows, and processes
• Stay updated with emerging trends and advancements in data engineering and recommend suitable tools and technologies for continuous improvement

Requirements

• 8 years of experience as a Data Engineer, with demonstrated experience creating data pipelines from scratch
• High level of proficiency in ETL processes and demonstrated, hands-on experience with technologies such as Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, SQL, and Jupyter Notebooks
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to solve complex data-related issues
• Demonstrated experience working with large datasets and leveraging big data technologies to process and analyze data efficiently
• Understanding of data modeling/visualization, database design principles, and data governance practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of Qlik/Qlik Sense, QVD/QlikView, and Qlik Production Application Standards (QPAS) is a significant plus
• Recent DoD or IC-related experience

Education/Certification Requirements

• None

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active TS/SCI Clearance is required. Please be aware that onboarding can take 4-6 weeks for this position.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. --------------  About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.  Equal Opportunity Employer StatementPrecision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.