Data Engineer

Node.Digital•Herndon, VA

About The Position

Node is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect for an Enterprise Application Support Program. The role is part of a project delivery team and focuses on designing and implementing data architectures, building and maintaining data pipelines, integrating data, and optimizing data systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a relevant discipline, or four years of equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of experience as a Data Architect, Data Engineer, or in a similar role.
At least 8 years of experience designing and implementing data architectures.
At least 8 years of hands-on experience developing and managing data pipelines and ETL processes.
Proficiency in SQL and database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop or Spark, and ETL tools.
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.

Nice To Haves

U.S. citizenship is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement database structures and models for storing, retrieving, and analyzing data.
Develop, construct, test, and maintain scalable data pipelines to collect, process, and integrate data from various sources.
Implement ETL processes to support data consistency and quality.
Integrate data from different sources, ensuring consistency, reliability, and accuracy.
Develop data APIs and automation scripts to streamline data integration and workflows.
Monitor and optimize database and data-processing system performance.
Conduct performance tuning and troubleshoot data issues.