Zachary Piper Solutions · 8 hours ago
Data Engineer
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $225K/yr
6+ years expZachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking Data Engineers for their Professional Services team in McLean, VA. The role involves delivering high-value technical projects, guiding customers through big data initiatives, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure successful project execution.
GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Deliver a wide range of high‑value technical projects, including designing and building reference architectures, developing how‑to guides, and operationalizing customer use cases
Partner with Engagement Managers to scope professional services work based on customer needs and desired outcomes
Guide strategic customers through transformational big data initiatives and third‑party migrations, including end‑to‑end design, build, and deployment of advanced data and AI applications
Provide architectural guidance and hands‑on implementation support to ensure successful evaluation and adoption of Zachary Piper Solutions
Serve as an escalation point for complex operational issues during customer engagements
Collaborate closely with Zachary Piper Solutions technical teams, Project Managers, Architects, and customer stakeholders to ensure all technical components are delivered effectively
Work with Engineering and Customer Support to share product feedback, resolve engagement‑specific issues, and improve the overall customer experience
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship
Experienced in Apache Spark (Must have)
6+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, or analytics
Proficiency in Python or Scala
Working knowledge of at least two major cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deep expertise in one
Strong experience with distributed computing using Apache Spark™ and familiarity with Spark runtime internals
Understanding of CI/CD practices for production deployments
Working knowledge of MLOps concepts and workflows
Experience designing and deploying scalable, performant end‑to‑end data architectures
Proven ability to deliver technical projects, manage scope, and meet timelines
Strong documentation, communication, and whiteboarding skills
Experience working directly with customers and navigating conflict or ambiguity
Ability to build new technical skills that support Zachary Piper Solutions solution deployment and integration
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
Holiday
Company
Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions is an IT company providing government contracting solutions in support of the nation’s Intelligence Community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3M2018-02-22Series Unknown· $1.3M
2014-04-10Series Unknown· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Christopher Stroud
Partner Outreach & Engagements
Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
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