Senior Python Data Engineer: Real-Time Big Data Pipelines

Pinnacle Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global in McLean, VA seeks a Sr Python Data Engineer for a 14+ month contract. You will design and implement high-performance data pipelines, ensure data quality, and maintain data lineage in large-scale environments.

Responsibilities include building scalable pipelines (Terabyte-scale), validating data integrity, and collaborating with data teams. Expertise in Python, PySpark, AWS Glue and EMR is required. This role offers onsite work three days a week in McLean with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Python and PySpark proficiency.
• Hands-on AWS Glue and EMR experience.
• Track record building scalable, terabyte-scale data pipelines.
• Experience with data lineage and data quality frameworks.
• Strong work with S3-based lakes and relational databases (RDS/PostgreSQL/MySQL).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance data pipelines for large data volumes.
• Ensure data integrity through quality checks and lineage tracking.

Skills

Python

PySpark

AWS Glue

EMR

Big Data

Data Lineage

Data Quality

S3 Lake

PostgreSQL

MySQL

RDS

Job description

PTR Global in McLean, VA seeks a Sr Python Data Engineer for a 14+ month contract. You will design and implement high-performance data pipelines, ensure data quality, and maintain data lineage in large-scale environments.

Responsibilities include building scalable pipelines (Terabyte-scale), validating data integrity, and collaborating with data teams. Expertise in Python, PySpark, AWS Glue and EMR is required. This role offers onsite work three days a week in McLean with full benefits.