Lead Data Engineer | Python, PySpark, AWS, and Jenkins

Yoh; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh is seeking a Lead Data Engineer in McLean, VA to lead data engineering and ML initiatives. Strong hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, AWS, and Jenkins is required, along with the ability to guide technical development across engineering teams.

The role focuses on designing scalable data pipelines, cloud-based processing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with emphasis on collaboration with data scientists and software engineers. Hybrid onsite work is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and PySpark experience.
• Hands-on AWS experience for cloud data processing.
• Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins).
• Solid understanding of big data and data engineering principles.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data engineering and ML solutions.
• Build and optimize data pipelines using Python and PySpark.
• Leverage AWS services to support cloud-based data processing and application development.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Troubleshoot performance, reliability, and data quality issues.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and guidance to team members.
• Apply best practices for testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.

Skills

Python

PySpark

AWS

Jenkins

Data engineering

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Title: Lead Data Engineer

Request ID: 110517-1

Location: McLean, VA - Hybrid onsite preferred

Contract Dates: December 14, 2026 - July 26, 2027

Position Overview We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to support data engineering and machine learning initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, AWS, and Jenkins, along with the ability to lead technical development and collaborate across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data engineering and machine learning solutions.
• Build and optimize data pipelines using Python and PySpark.
• Leverage AWS services to support cloud-based data processing and application development.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Troubleshoot performance, reliability, and data quality issues.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and guidance to other team members.
• Apply best practices for testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.

Required Qualifications

• Strong professional experience with Python and PySpark.
• Hands-on experience developing solutions in AWS environments.
• Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of big data processing and data engineering principles.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Estimated Min Rate: $63.23 Estimated Max Rate: $90.33

What's In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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