Data Engineer
Summary
Designs and maintains cloud-based data pipelines and ETL processes for a federal agency, ensuring reliable data flow and analytics using AWS services like Glue, Redshift, and Spark.
This is a remote position.
- Design and build robust data pipelines and ETL processes to support data ingestion, transformation, and integration from various sources into cloud-based data warehouses.
- Implement data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance processes to ensure the integrity and reliability of data for analytics and reporting purposes.
- Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that enhance analytical capabilities.
- Optimize data storage and processing solutions in AWS Cloud, utilizing services such as AWS Glue, Redshift, S3, and Apache Spark.
- Develop and maintain documentation for data workflows, data models, and architectural designs to ensure transparency and best practices in data engineering.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure continuous and reliable data operations.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and tools in data engineering and cloud computing to implement innovative solutions that meet business needs.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering or related fields in a public sector or federal government setting, with a strong focus on ETL processes and data pipeline development.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and Scala, with practical experience in data processing frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS, and tools like AWS Glue, Apache Spark, DataStage, and Redshift.
- Strong understanding of data governance and compliance standards, particularly in federal environments.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Ability and willingness to obtain security clearance.