Data Engineer

VTG • Chantilly, VA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

VTG is looking for a Data Engineer in Chantilly, VA. Seeking a Cloud Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize scalable cloud-based data platforms that support analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence initiatives. This role focuses on cloud architecture, data engineering, pipeline development, and modernization efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance data solutions in a mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience designing cloud-native data platforms in AWS
• 2+ years of experience designing scalable data lake, warehouse, and analytics solutions
• 2+ years of experience with cloud migration and modernization efforts
• 2+ years of experience with the data pipelines, including data acquisition, data prep, and database architecture
• Experience with data engineering projects supporting data science, AI/ML implementations, and Business Intelligence dashboards
• Experience with non-relational and semi-relational databases
• Experience creating software for retrieving, parsing, and processing structured and unstructured data
• Experience with team lead functions, creating solutions within a collaborative and cross-functional team environment
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in CS

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Pyspark and Spark ecosystems such as Databricks and EMR
• Experience evaluating data analytic or science technologies and platforms
• Experience going through an A&A process or leading modifications
• Experience with Cloud Architecture and evaluating and selecting cloud analytics architectures
• Experience with Data Marts and Data Warehouses and creating, managing, and troubleshooting complex operational data flows
• Experience with Source code management and integration such as GitHub
• Experience with designing, developing, deploying, or testing in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python and SQL
• Experience with APIs development
• AWS architecture Certifications such as Solution Architect Certification

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable cloud-based data platforms
• Support analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence initiatives
• Focus on cloud architecture, data engineering, pipeline development, and modernization efforts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance data solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior