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Data Engineer

Data Engineer

CompanyRed Horse Corp
LocationReston, VA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer.
  • Demonstrated experience with AWS cloud services, including long-term storage options, and cloud-based database services (e.g., Databricks or EMR).
  • Proficiency in SQL database structures and mapping between SQL databases.
  • Experience with large-scale data migration efforts.
  • Experience with database architecture, performance design methodologies, and system-tuning recommendations.
  • Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting.
  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard processes.
  • TS/SCI with poly required to start.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with strategic planning and oversee the implementation of the Sponsor’s cloud-based data environment.
  • Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for efficient data movement and transformation.
  • Design and implement data models and access controls to ensure data integrity and security.
  • Develop code (Python, Bash, etc.), documentation, and data models that adhere to Sponsor standards.
  • Provide systems administration and programming support for ETL processes and data infrastructure.
  • Train and conduct knowledge transfer to team members on ETL processes, the on-premise compute cluster, and administrative duties.
  • Coordinate with external data and platform providers to ensure smooth system functioning and data flows.
  • Support the cross-domain transfer and integration of data.
  • Serve as a technical liaison between engineers, data scientists, analysts, and managers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with the Sponsor’s data environment and on-premises compute structure.
  • Experience with Glue, Hive, and Iceberg or similar technologies.
  • Experience with Terraform.
  • Experience with DevSecOps solutions and tools.
  • Experience with Data Quality and Data Governance concepts and experience.
  • Experience maintaining, supporting, and improving the ETL process using Apache NiFi or similar tools.
  • Experience with Apache Spark.