Big Data Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Big Data Engineer

Location: Reston, VA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days remote

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $51.40 $66.71 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Big Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain the client's big data ecosystem to support advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making across engineering, procurement, and construction workflows. This role is pivotal in enabling scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions for projects in semiconductor, electric vehicle, advanced materials, and data center sectors.

The position reports to the Digital Solutions Lead and works under general direction. The role may provide technical guidance to junior engineers or analysts, and involves frequent interaction with data scientists, project managers, IT teams, and business stakeholders.

• Design and implement big data architectures, including ingestion, processing, and modeling of heterogeneous data sources.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
• Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business SMEs to deliver actionable insights.
• Integrate big data solutions with the client's digital ecosystem and project execution platforms.
• Ensure data reliability, security, and compliance with the client's governance policies.
• Optimize data workflows for scalability and efficiency.
• Explore emerging technologies and frameworks to enhance data engineering capabilities.
• Support automation and advanced analytics initiatives across projects.

• Proficiency with big data cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and tools such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka.
• Strong skills in Python, SQL, and data modeling techniques.

• Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and enterprise data architecture.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction workflows is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.

• 3 5 years of experience in big data engineering roles.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a privately held engineering, procurement, and construction firm with more than 125 years of history delivering some of the world's most complex infrastructure projects more than 25,000 across 160 countries on all seven continents. Operating across energy and industrial, infrastructure, nuclear and environmental remediation, government services, and mining and metals sectors, the organization works at exceptional scale with clients including national governments, global energy companies, and the world's largest public agencies. With a Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 2,500 employee reviews and 78 percent of employees recommending the company to a friend, the firm has earned genuine employee endorsement for its competitive compensation, large-scale project access, and strong career development opportunities. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, project controls specialists, procurement managers, nuclear and environmental remediation professionals, and IT/ERP technical specialists who operate across geographically diverse, technically demanding engagements.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12081 Industry: Data & Analytics

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Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.


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Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015
Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015