Data Engineer- Local

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines using Python and AWS services Build and optimize data lakes, data warehouses, and data marts on AWS Ingest, transform, and process structured and unstructured data from multiple sources Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and compliance with federal standards Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and application teams to support analytics and reporting Optimize performance, cost, and scalability of data workflows in AWS Implement data governance, metadata management, and logging/monitoring practices Support documentation, data models, and technical design artifacts Troubleshoot production issues and support ongoing enhancements Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Engineer or similar role Strong proficiency in Python for data processing and automation Extensive experience with AWS , including services such as: S3, EC2, Lambda Glue, Athena, Redshift EMR, CloudWatch (preferred) Solid understanding of SQL and relational/non-relational databases Experience building batch and/or streaming data pipelines Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines , version control (Git), and DevOps practices Experience working in federal or regulated environments Preferred Qualifications US Census Clearance (active or previously held) Experience with big data technologies (Spark, PySpark, Hadoop) Knowledge of data security, encryption, and access controls in AWS Exposure to data orchestration tools (Airflow, Step Functions, etc.) Experience supporting analytics, BI, or AI/ML workloads Nice to Have AWS Certification (Data Analytics, Solutions Architect, or Developer) Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation Familiarity with federal data standards and compliance frameworks

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Python:

3 years (Required)

R:

3 years (Required)

SQL:

3 years (Required)

ETL:

3 years (Required)

AWS:

3 years (Required)

Redshift:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Vienna, VA 22182