Data Engineer

Contractor

Mclean, Virginia

12 Nov 2024

    Akkodis is seeking a Data Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Mclean, VA(Hybrid). You will be responsible for building and optimizing data pipelines using Python, AWS (Glu, Lambdas), and Pyspark.

     

    Rate Range: $67/hour to $77/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

     

    Data Engineer job responsibilities include:

    • Build and optimize robust, scalable data pipelines to efficiently process and transfer large datasets using tools such as Python, Pyspark, and AWS (Glu, Lambdas).

    • Integrate data from various sources into central data repositories or data lakes to ensure accessibility and reliability.

    • Develop and implement automated testing procedures for data quality and reliability, ensuring the integrity of data systems and minimizing errors.

    • Design and implement data models and transformations to facilitate downstream analytics and ensure high-quality, consistent data.

    • Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.

    • Monitor and optimize the performance of data pipelines, ensuring scalability and low-latency data processing.

    • Create and maintain thorough documentation for data processes, pipelines, and testing procedures to ensure transparency and ease of use across teams.

     

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

    • At least 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, with hands-on experience in Python, AWS (Glu, Lambdas), Pyspark, and automated testing.

    • Proficiency in building and optimizing data pipelines, data integration, and automated testing in a data context.

    • Experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS, and familiarity with Behave framework for automated testing is a plus.

     

    If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at satender.bisht@akkodisgroup.com.



    Pay Details: $67.00 to $77.00 per hour

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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    • The California Fair Chance Act
    • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance