Data Engineer

Overview:

VTG is looking for a Data Engineer in Chantilly, VA

Responsibilities:

Seeking a Cloud Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize scalable cloud-based data platforms that support analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence initiatives. This role focuses on cloud architecture, data engineering, pipeline development, and modernization efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance data solutions in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Qualifications:

3+ years of experience designing cloud-native data platforms in AWS
2+ years of experience designing scalable data lake, warehouse, and analytics solutions
2+ years of experience with cloud migration and modernization efforts
2+ years of experience with the data pipelines, including data acquisition, data prep, and database architecture
Experience with data engineering projects supporting data science, AI/ML implementations, and Business Intelligence dashboards
Experience with non-relational and semi-relational databases
Experience creating software for retrieving, parsing, and processing structured and unstructured data
Experience with team lead functions, creating solutions within a collaborative and cross-functional team environment
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor's degree in CS

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Experience with Pyspark and Spark ecosystems such as Databricks and EMR
Experience evaluating data analytic or science technologies and platforms
Experience going through an A&A process or leading modifications
Experience with Cloud Architecture and evaluating and selecting cloud analytics architectures
Experience with Data Marts and Data Warehouses and creating, managing, and troubleshooting complex operational data flows
Experience with Source code management and integration such as GitHub
Experience with designing, developing, deploying, or testing in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience with scripting languages such as Python and SQL
Experience with APIs development
AWS architecture Certifications such as Solution Architect Certification

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