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Senior Data Engineer

The Custom Group of Companies
Fairfax, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Data Engineer

Herndon, VA

100% onsite

AMAZING BENEFITS (including 100% employer paid healthcare benefits for employee)

Salary Depends on Experience up to $220k

Clearance : Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI

Polygraph.

Full time - Direct hire!

Join Our Team as a Senior Data Engineer with a Focus on SQL and Big Data!

Are you ready to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact? We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our team and help us deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical programs.

What You'll Do :

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex, scalable data pipelines.
  • Optimize and troubleshoot data pipelines for performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Collaborate with engineers and analysts to deliver high-quality data solutions.
  • Implement and manage ETL processes using tools like Apache Airflow and Spark.
  • Ensure data quality and consistency through rigorous testing and validation.
  • Deploy, monitor, and maintain data infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Implement DevOps practices to streamline data workflows, including CI / CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Mentor junior data engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7 years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
  • Extensive experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
  • Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data services.
  • 2 years of experience in Python development.
  • Strong understanding and practical experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI / CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proven ability to optimize and troubleshoot complex data systems and pipelines.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior engineers.

    • Bonus Skills :

  • Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security ).
  • Experience with API Gateway tools and Rest APIs.
  • Experience configuring an LDAP client to connect to IPA.
  • Experience with Apache Hadoop and ETL.

    • Why Join Us? We offer an exceptional life experience where creativity thrives, and challenges are part of the fun. Enjoy benefits like :

  • 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401k with matching
  • Escalating vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development training
  • Free beverages and snacks
  • Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays

    • Salary : $220,000

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