Senior Data Engineer (Hybrid) - Cloud Pipelines & AWS

SPECTRAFORCE; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm is seeking a Data Engineer for a hybrid contract role in McLean, VA. The successful candidate will design and maintain data pipelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data delivery. Strong skills in Python, AWS, and SQL are essential, with experience in cloud-native architecture being a plus. This position offers long-term potential within a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python and Spark/PySpark.
• Advanced SQL skills with Snowflake preferred.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including S3, Glue, Lambda, EMR.
• Experience with Golang for backend development or automation.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and platforms.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and analysts to ensure reliable data delivery.

Skills

Python

Spark / PySpark

SQL

Snowflake

AWS services

Golang

Troubleshooting and debugging

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Agile environments

Job description

A leading IT recruitment firm is seeking a Data Engineer for a hybrid contract role in McLean, VA. The successful candidate will design and maintain data pipelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data delivery. Strong skills in Python, AWS, and SQL are essential, with experience in cloud-native architecture being a plus. This position offers long-term potential within a dynamic, collaborative environment.