Senior Data science Engineer - Remote

RapidSoft Corp; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RapidSoft Corp is seeking an experienced Data Engineer based in Reston, Virginia. The successful candidate will develop data solutions, analyze data aspects, and create scalable data processing platforms that meet business needs.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and significant experience in data engineering and object-oriented programming. The position involves mentoring junior engineers and requires strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in data engineering development.
• 5+ years experience in object-oriented programming languages like Python or Java.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop data solutions with team members and software engineering teams.
• Analyze and understand aspects of data for better insights.
• Develop scalable data processing platforms for analytics.
• Oversee algorithms for data acquisition and improve models.
• Document and demonstrate solutions.

Skills

Data engineering

Object-oriented programming (Python, Java)

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Job description

RapidSoft established in 2003, with a mission of providing clients with experienced and talented resources in a timely manner. We specialize in Independent Verification and Validation, Test Automation and DevOps, Static Code Analysis.

Our Staffing division handles niche staffing needs for companies of all sizes by providing technically prescreened resources thus reducing the hiring life cycle. Less Clutter of Resumes More Hires for clients.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop data solutions in collaboration with other team members and software engineering teams that meet and anticipate business goals and strategies.
• Work with senior data science engineers in analyzing and understanding all aspects of data, including source, design, insight, technology and modeling.
• Develop and manage scalable data processing platforms for both exploratory and real-time analytics.
• Oversee and develop algorithms for quick data acquisition, analysis and evolution of the data model to improve search and recommendation engines.
• Document and demonstrate solutions.
• Design system specifications and provide standards and best practices.
• Support and mentor junior data engineers by providing advice and coaching.
• Make informed decisions quickly and take ownership of services and applications at scale.
• Be a persistent, creative problem solver, constantly striving to improve and iterate on both processes and technical solutions.
• Remain cool and effective in a crisis.
• Understand business needs and know how to create the tools to manage them.
• Take initiative, own the problem and own the solution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years experience in data engineering development.
• 5+ years experience working in object oriented programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.