Data Platform Engineer
On-siteAlexandria, Virginia, United States
Alexandria, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeBachelors DegreeMedium
Full TimeBachelors DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Develop high-performance data processing applications using C++, C#, or Java and architect robust ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data volumes. Build and deploy cloud solutions on AWS leveraging S3, EC2, Lambda, and analytics tools while implementing visualization and reporting interfaces for stakeholders. Optimize application throughput and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable engineering solutions that transform raw data into actionable insights. Requires U.S. citizenship, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and two years of software experience.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline
- Two (2) or more years of software engineering experience
- Proficiency in C# and Python
- Understanding of database systems and data modeling concepts
- Comfortable working with both structured and unstructured data
- Strong problem-solving skills for both performance and scalability challenges
- The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies while multitasking
- Ability and interest to stretch beyond current experiences and into new areas of software engineering
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams
- Exceptional time and project management skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Persistent, questioning attitude and ability to accept that in others
- Motivated to expand skills and knowledge, as well as tackle new problem and take on new responsibilities
- Ability to participate in multiple projects and project teams concurrently
Desired Qualifications
- Experience building data processing pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows
- Hands-on experience with AWS data services and cloud architecture
- Familiarity with data visualization platforms and reporting systems
- Experience building production applications that process significant volumes
- Experience building user-facing applications with data backends
- Proficiency in C++
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