Data Engineer :: Washington, DC (Remote)

Data Engineer - Remote, Washington, DC

Contract Duration: 8 months

Position Details:

• Build, test, and maintain Python- and SQL-based data pipelines and ETL workflows.
• Work with AWS services such as Lambda, Glue, and S3 to support data integration and processing.
• Develop and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models.
• Investigate and resolve data quality, integration, and performance issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, manage assigned Jira tasks, and provide status updates.
• Write technical documentation, data flow diagrams, interface specifications, and operating procedures.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and defect resolution.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, analysts, and program stakeholders.
• Follow established security, compliance, coding, and documentation standards.
• Support delivery as an individual contributor without managing teams or owning overall technical leadership.

Required Skills:

• Develop, test, and maintain Python- and SQL-based data pipelines and ETL workflows.
• Support data integration solutions using AWS Lambda, AWS Glue, Amazon S3, and related services.
• Assist with database design, schema development, data modeling, normalization, query optimization, and data integrity controls.
• Translate business and technical requirements into well-documented technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot data quality, integration, and performance issues with guidance from senior team members.
• Create and maintain technical artifacts, including solution documentation, interface specifications, data flow diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participate in Agile delivery activities, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, Jira tracking, testing, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to code reviews and apply established development, security, testing, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, analysts, and program leadership to support successful delivery outcomes.
• Follow applicable security, compliance, and engineering practices for government and mission-focused environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Agile Requirement Gathering: Intermediate Experience.
• Experience working in secure, compliance-driven, or government environments.
• Familiarity with Jira, Git, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Exposure to data quality monitoring, operational support, or cloud-native application development.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Coursework or practical training in Python, SQL, database systems, cloud computing, data engineering, or ETL development is preferred.