Data Engineer

Altus Consulting Corporation; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Consulting seeks a Data Engineer to develop and maintain data infrastructure and pipelines ensuring high-quality analytics for clients. Candidates should have robust programming skills, experience with big data technologies, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. The role requires both independence and teamwork, with a focus on continuous learning and adaptation to emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with poly clearance required.
• 2+ years of experience in data engineering or related role.
• Understanding of data engineering principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data pipelines using industry-standard tools.
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources.
• Collaborate with data scientists to deliver required data.

Skills

Programming Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Tools

Apache Spark

Kafka

Airflow

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Altus Consulting is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure that provide reliable and high-quality data for our clients' analytics needs. You will leverage your understanding of data engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to deliver efficient and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop data pipelines using industry-standard tools and technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow).
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into data warehouses and lakes.
• Develop and maintain data quality checks and monitoring processes.
• Optimize data pipelines for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand their needs and deliver data that meets their requirements.
• Document data pipelines and processes effectively.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data engineering technologies and trends.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong programming skills (Python, Java, Scala).
• Experience with Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark).
• Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with data warehousing and data lake technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with poly clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
• Understanding of data engineering principles and best practices.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this job description is accurate and truthful to the best of our knowledge. However, it is not intended to be a contract, and we reserve the right to modify the job description at any time.

Altus Consulting is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, building a work environment where everyone feels respected and valued. We firmly believe in equal opportunity, guaranteeing fair and unbiased treatment for all individuals in all aspects of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. We oppose discrimination in any form, and our commitment is evident in every interaction.