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Ztek Consulting · 7 hours ago

Data Engineer

Vienna, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Ztek Consulting is seeking a Data Engineer to build and optimize data pipelines. The role involves designing scalable ETL processes and managing data lake architecture while ensuring data quality and compliance.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyLegalStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Hiring Manager

Asif Shaikh

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

Qualification

PythonSQLApache AirflowAWS GlueApache KafkaETL frameworksData lake designData governanceData quality standardsSecurity complianceReal-time processingBatch processing

Required

An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one if required

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

Company

Ztek Consulting

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 its clients.

Founded in 2007

Duluth, Georgia, USA

201-500 employees

http://ztek-inc.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Shefali Sharma

Founder

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