Sr. Data Engineer

Sr. Data EngineerJob#: 3057497Job Description:Sr. Data EngineerLocation: McLean, VA (Hybrid)Alternate Location: Riverwoods, IL; Chicago, ILRole OverviewAn established organization is seeking a skilled professional to design and implement high-performance, production-grade data pipelines. This role supports a newly formed engineering team tasked with building scalable architectures to integrate key capabilities into a secure global network. The successful candidate will assume ownership of distinct data domains, creating modern pipelines to drive data processing and observability forward.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and construct brand-new production data pipelines to handle large volumes of distributed data.Ensure data integrity across pipeline architectures by implementing advanced quality checks and data lineage tracking.Take ownership of individual data domains and deliver reliable data engineering solutions independently.Set up robust pipeline monitoring, alerting, and observability dashboards to maintain high system reliability.Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers and analysts to extend data platforms into new consumer domains.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field is preferred.Experience: A minimum of 6 years of dedicated data engineering experience, specifically focused on distributed data processing and scalable pipelines.Technical Skills: Proven proficiency in PySpark, AWS Glue, Snowflake, Databricks, and SQL, alongside solid foundational knowledge of AWS data engineering services, S3-based lakes, and relational databases.Preferred QualificationsPrior experience working within the financial services sector.Hands-on experience with low-latency streaming and real-time processing tools such as Kinesis or Kafka.Familiarity with CI/CD practices for data pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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