Data Engineer

VTG.

  • McLean, VA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data integration, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud-based data platforms, with a focus on delivering high-quality, reliable data solutions that support analytics and business decision-making. We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer with at least 5 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and architectures.

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    LocationMcLean, VA

    Description

    Overview

    We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer with at least 5 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and architectures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data integration, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud-based data platforms, with a focus on delivering high-quality, reliable data solutions that support analytics and business decision-making.

    What will you do?

    • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows (ETL/ELT)
    • Build and optimize data architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses, and data marts
    • Ingest, process, and transform large volumes of structured and unstructured data
    • Ensure data quality, integrity, and reliability across systems
    • Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to define data requirements
    • Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices
    • Optimize data storage, query performance, and cost efficiency in cloud environments
    • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance and failures
    • Maintain documentation for data flows, systems, and processes

    Do you have what it takes?

    • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
    • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
    • 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field
    • Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)
    • Experience with big data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop)
    • Hands-on experience building ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Apache Airflow, Informatica, or similar
    • Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
    • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or Java
    • Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
    • Strong understanding of data modeling concepts (star/snowflake schemas)

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