Senior Data & Software Engineer - Spark, Python, AWS

VT Group (VTG); McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Data & Software Engineer in McLean, Virginia. The successful candidate will leverage strong Python skills to build and optimize complex data pipelines while working with technologies like Apache Spark and AWS. All applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders to design data solutions effectively.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data engineering roles.
• Familiarity with data security, privacy, governance and compliance principles.

Responsibilities

• Build end-to-end data pipelines leveraging Python.
• Deploy data pipelines, including configuring and updating Spark jobs.
• Work with stakeholders to understand data requirements.

Skills

Python programming

Apache Spark

ETL workflows

AWS

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Docker

Bash scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apache Airflow

Terraform

AWS Lambda

PostGIS

Job description

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Data & Software Engineer in McLean, Virginia. The successful candidate will leverage strong Python skills to build and optimize complex data pipelines while working with technologies like Apache Spark and AWS. All applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders to design data solutions effectively.