Senior Data Engineer

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer


Location: Vienna, VA


Position Type: Full-time


Work Type: Onsite


Salary: Base salary range around 115k to 125k + relocation expenses & client approved benefits.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, optimize, and maintain batch and real-time data ingestion pipelines
• Lead design and implementation of scalable ETL processes across complex, distributed systems
• Develop and manage data lake architecture for structured and unstructured data
• Utilize Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration and scheduling
• Integrate streaming data via Apache Kafka
• Use AWS Glue, Python, and SQL to transform and prepare data for downstream consumption
• Ensure data quality, lineage, governance, and compliance across all systems
• Work closely with VA stakeholders and data scientists to support reporting and model development
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, providing technical guidance and peer reviews
• Document data pipelines, standards, and data product specifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow, Apache Kafka, and AWS Glue
• Deep understanding of ETL frameworks, data lake design, and cloud-based architecture
• Familiarity with real-time and batch data processing tools and methodologies
• Experience with data governance, security compliance, and maintaining data quality standards.
• Employees in this role are responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and must adhere to all organizational security and privacy policies, ensuring the protection, proper handling, and confidentiality of data at all times.

ABOUT Ztek:


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Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Ztek's diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful, particularly in hiring veterans. The company's veteran-focused hiring and deployment program, Z-V.E.T, matches skilled veterans with clients' needs in various areas.


Disclaimer:


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