Senior Big Data Engineer

Job ID: 2315737

Location: RESTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2023-11-20

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Big Data Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is actively looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Engineer to become a part of our dynamic team. Within this collaborative environment, the selected candidate will not only contribute their expertise but will work closely with a diverse group of professionals, including developers, data scientists, cloud engineers, architects, and customers. The Senior Data Engineer will play a crucial role in the success of our data-driven initiatives by constructing robust data pipelines and preparing data for consumption by data scientists, analysts, and various other data systems.

This is a full-time remote job that can be worked anywhere within the US.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop advanced data pipelines to seamlessly integrate data from diverse sources.

• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and architects to understand and address data requirements.

• Implement robust data quality checks and data validation processes.

• Optimize the performance and scalability of data systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipelines and data infrastructure.

• Stay current with industry trends and incorporate best practices in Data Engineering.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or a related field with five or more years of related experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.

• Hands-on experience with data integration tools such as Apache Kafka or Apache Nifi.

• Strong understanding of data modeling and database design principles.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS .

• Knowledge of SQL and expertise in database query optimization.

• Understanding of data governance and security standards.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy and reliability.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.