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Big Data Engineer

Tysons, VA · Remote

$65 - $70/hr

... Engineer to design, develop, and optimize large-scale data processing systems. You will work with ... Stay current with industry trends and emerging Big Data technologies to improve the data ...

Big Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$64.25 - $84.75/hr

Experience in solving big-data problems using Open Source technologies such as Hadoop/HDFS ... Object-oriented design and programming experience. * Due to the nature of work performed within our ...

Big Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$64.25 - $84.75/hr

Experience in solving big-data problems using Open Source technologies such as Hadoop/HDFS ... Object-oriented design and programming experience. * Due to the nature of work performed within our ...

Big Data Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$54 - $71.50/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Pittsburgh, PA Mode: Permanent We are looking for a Big Data Engineer that will work on the collecting, storing, processing, and analyzing of large sets of data. The ...

Big Data Engineer

$57 - $75.50/hr

Senior Software Engineer, Big Data Duration : Long Term Exp: 10+ years Job Overview : We are currently seeking an Senior Big Data Engineer in Hadoop Plaftform. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do ...

GCP Big Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

They are seeking a GCP Big Data Engineer to help build and enhance their Big Data applications using various technologies and frameworks. Responsibilities : • Looking for a Senior Software Engineer ...

Big Data Engineer

Malvern, PA · On-site

$54.75 - $72.25/hr

Big Data Engineer Location : Malvern, PA Hybrid Duration : Initial 12 months + options to extend - Long term contract role Responsibilities * Collaborate on the Smartstream cash reconciliation ...

Big Data Engineer

Wayne, PA · On-site

$50.50 - $66.75/hr

RIT Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Big Data Engineer for their client Vanguard, located in Malvern ... The role involves providing advanced IT technical lead services, ensuring the viability of IT ...

Big Data Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$60 - $79.50/hr

Company Description Intelliswift Software, Inc As a Big Data Engineer, you will be an integral member of our threat intelligence service, i.e. auto focus, team responsible for architecture, design ...

Big Data Engineer

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$54 - $71.50/hr

Omega Solutions, Inc. is a company seeking a Big Data Engineer to work on banking solutions. The ... Data technologies and utilities. Responsibilities : • · BS/BA degree or with 8+ years of ...

Big Data Engineer

Bernardsville, NJ · On-site

$110K - $115K/yr

Design and implement scalable solutions across the technology stack, including data processing ... Stay current with emerging techniques and trends in big data and AI/ML. Job Requirement: * 5+ years ...

Sr.Big Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

Sr. Big Data Engineer Location: Phoenix, AZ Job type: FTE Big Data exp.: 3+ years. Responsibilities ... source technologies like Solr, hadoop, NoSQL DB's, Storm, kafka etc. Note: Need candidate with ...

Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA

$58 - $76.75/hr

... Technology assistance supplier headquartered in Chantilly, VA. We offer world-class ability in ... Big Data Engineer_49415 Location: Reston, VA Duration: Full Time Description: * 6+ years of hands ...

Big Data Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$57 - $75.50/hr

GCP Shop - using Big Query * Does NOT want a machine learning engineer, wants a big data engineer ... By leveraging modern development practices, tools, and technology platforms, the CI team builds ...

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Big Data Engineer

Tysons, VA • Remote

Eliassen Group
IT Services • 5 - 10K employees

$65 - $70/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Description:

Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote in Tysons Corner, VA

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Big Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize large-scale data processing systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to architect data pipelines, implement data integration solutions, and ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of big data platforms. The ideal candidate will have expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms, and modern big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $65.00 to $70.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain large-scale data processing pipelines using Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Python, and Scala.
  • Implement data ingestion, storage, transformation, and analysis solutions that are scalable, efficient, and reliable.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging Big Data technologies to improve the data architecture.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Optimize and enhance existing data pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Develop automated testing frameworks and implement continuous testing for data quality assurance.
  • Conduct unit, integration, and system testing to ensure the robustness and accuracy of data pipelines.
  • Partner with data scientists and analysts to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Write and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines in production to identify and resolve issues.
  • Apply SQL skills including window functions, joins, aggregations, and handling of NULLs, duplicates, and ordering.
  • Design and tune Apache Spark jobs, including partitioning, caching, broadcast joins, and troubleshooting DAG, stages, tasks, and executor performance.
  • Leverage AWS services such as S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda, and Athena, including Spark with S3 file formats and consistency considerations.
  • Write clean, modular, and performant Python or Scala code using functional programming concepts, and manage collections, concurrency, and memory.
  • Employ AI tools and prompt engineering to enhance development workflows, analysis, and continuous improvement.
Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline with at least five years of related experience, or equivalent training and work experience. Master's degree and Financial Services experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise in object-oriented and database technologies leading to enterprise-quality solutions.
  • Experience delivering enterprise solutions in iterative or Agile environments.
  • Knowledge of software engineering approaches including test automation, build automation, and configuration management frameworks.
  • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships and improve work product quality.
  • Strong organization, thoroughness, and ability to handle competing priorities.
  • Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly.
  • Experience working in a fast paced environment.
  • Experience with Java, Scala, or Python.
  • Essential technical skills include AI tool proficiency (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Q Developer, ChatGPT, Claude), strong software development background, and extensive experience with Scrum, Kanban, and continuous improvement.
  • Big Data technologies: Hadoop, Spark, Hive, and Trino, with understanding of data skew, PB-scale data, and resource-related job failures.
  • Good to have: managing production data pipelines and ETL systems, CI/CD, writing test cases, and AWS certifications.
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline required. Master's degree preferred.
Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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Eliassen Group provides strategic consulting and talent solutions to drive our clients' innovation and business results. Our purpose is to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate. Leveraging over 30 years of success, our expertise in talent solutions, life sciences consulting, Agile consulting, cloud services, risk management, business optimization, and managed services enables us to partner with our clients to execute their business strategy and scale effectively. Headquartered in Reading, MA, and with offices from coast to coast, Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks, as well as national reach.

Industry

It services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Reading, MA, US

Year founded

1989