[Backend/Data Science Engineer] : [26-02360]

Akraya, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a Data Engineering & Backend Software Engineer to design and optimize data pipelines and backend services. You will work with Snowflake, SQL and Python to ensure data integrity and accessibility for analytics and applications.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to build robust systems and uphold high data quality standards, across a contract spanning 12+ months with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Expertise in data pipeline development and optimization.
• Proficient in backend API development and service integration.
• Strong understanding of data quality principles and their implementation.
• Experience with cloud data warehousing and data transformation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine sophisticated SQL queries within Snowflake for production analytics.
• Diagnose and resolve data quality anomalies across various datasets.
• Prepare and transform raw data for downstream analytical and application needs.
• Automate data processing and validation using Python scripts.
• Develop and enhance backend services and APIs using Kotlin or Java with Spring Boot.

Skills

Data pipelines

Backend APIs

Data quality

Cloud warehousing

Tools

Snowflake

SQL

Python

Kotlin

Java/Spring Boot

Job description

Skills

Data Engineering & Backend Software Engineer Snowflake (advanced), SQL (advanced), Python (advanced), Kotlin (intermediate), Java/Spring Boot (intermediate) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 12+ months with a possible extension Location: Columbia/Costa Rica, DC, United States

Job Summary

This position requires a skilled professional adept at both data pipeline management and backend service development. You will be instrumental in ensuring the integrity and accessibility of data for analytical and application purposes. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build robust systems and maintain high data quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and refine sophisticated SQL queries within Snowflake for production analytics.
• Diagnose and resolve data quality anomalies across various datasets.
• Prepare and transform raw data for downstream analytical and application needs.
• Automate data processing and validation using Python scripts.
• Develop and enhance backend services and APIs using Kotlin or Java with Spring Boot.

Must-Have Skills

• Expertise in data pipeline development and optimization.
• Proficient in backend API development and service integration.
• Strong understanding of data quality principles and their implementation.
• Experience with cloud data warehousing and data transformation is crucial.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award‑winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!

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