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Actalent

Data Engineer

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What they do

A Data Engineer designs, builds and manages the information or big data infrastructure. Develops the architecture that helps analyze and process data in the way the organization needs it. Makes sure those systems are performing smoothly.

$111,628 / year median in Virginia

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:
Data Engineer 🚨NO C2C🚨
  • This will be a W2 contract Job Description Collaborate with Business Intelligence Engineering team members, engineering stakeholders, partner technical teams, and business stakeholders to gather business and functional requirements.
Translate these requirements into a robust, scalable, and operable data infrastructure that integrates well within the overall AWS data architecture, leading to improved engineering decisions. Responsibilities Develop a deep understanding and awareness of operational data from the AWS fleet and build mechanisms for retrieving and aggregating such data for use by downstream business intelligence solutions. Develop a deep understanding of our vast data sources and provide continuous recommendations for their use to solve specific business problems. Take ownership of data reliability by performing deep-dives to find root causes of potential data anomalies and taking subsequent action to address these anomalies. Continuously optimize the performance of data queries and address extract, transform, and load (ETL) procedures. Insist on the highest standards by recognizing and adopting best practices in reporting and analysis, including data integrity, test design, analysis, validation, and documentation. Essential Skills Proficient in SQL. Experience in at least one modern scripting or programming language, such as Python, Java, Scala, or NodeJS. Experience with AWS technologies like Redshift, S3, AWS Glue, EMR, Kinesis, Lambda, and IAM roles and permissions. Additional Skills & Qualifications 3+ years of experience in a related field. Bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, or data analytics. Work Environment This position is onsite, requiring presence in the office 5 days a week. 🌟
Additional Information:
This is a W2 contract opportunity. No C2C. No relocation is offered/provided. Contract is currently set for 6 months. Pay rate is flexible based on experience. Benefits offered. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Herndon,VA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings