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Trainee Data Engineer Python Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Data Engineer (Python/PySpark/AWS)

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$117.10K - $140.60K/yr

As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our clients data infrastructure. Your expertise in Python, PySpark, ETL processes, CI/CD (Jenkins or GitHub ...

Data Engineer (Python/PySpark/AWS)

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$117.10K - $140.60K/yr

As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our clients data infrastructure. Your expertise in Python, PySpark, ETL processes, CI/CD (Jenkins or GitHub ...

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What is the difference between Trainee Data Engineer Python vs Data Analyst?

AspectTrainee Data Engineer PythonData Analyst
Required SkillsPython, SQL, basic data engineering conceptsExcel, SQL, data visualization tools
Work EnvironmentData engineering teams, cloud platformsBusiness units, reporting teams
CertificationsPython certifications, data engineering coursesExcel, Tableau, Power BI certifications
Industry UsageBuilding data pipelines, ETL processesData analysis, reporting, insights

While both roles involve working with data, a Trainee Data Engineer Python focuses on developing data pipelines and infrastructure using Python, whereas a Data Analyst primarily interprets data to generate reports and insights. The former requires programming skills and knowledge of data engineering tools, while the latter emphasizes data visualization and business understanding.

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Data Engineer (Python, Pyspark & AWS)

Data Engineer (Python, Pyspark & AWS)

IT America Inc

Mclean, VA • On-site

$115.70K - $139K/yr

Contractor

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Position: Data Engineer (Python, Pyspark & AWS)

Location: McLean, VA

Duration: Long term contract

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in Python, PySpark, and AWS cloud data services. The ideal candidate will design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines, ensuring high-quality data availability for analytics, reporting, and business operations. This role requires hands-on development, strong problem-solving skills, and experience working with large-scale distributed systems and data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and PySpark
  • Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and processing frameworks
  • Work with AWS cloud services including S3, Glue, EMR, Lambda, Redshift, Athena, DynamoDB, etc.
  • Partner with data architects, analysts, and BI teams to deliver high-quality data solutions
  • Perform data profiling, quality checks, and validation for accuracy and consistency
  • Automate data workflows and improve data pipeline performance
  • Implement best practices for security, monitoring, version control, and CI/CD
  • Troubleshoot complex data and pipeline issues in a distributed environment
  • Document solutions, data dictionaries, lineage, and technical workflows

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 12+ years of hands-on data engineering experience
  • Strong programming skills in Python, including data structures and OOP
  • Deep expertise with PySpark for distributed data processing
  • Proficiency with AWS Cloud data ecosystem
  • (S3, Glue, EMR, Lambda, Redshift, Athena, Step Functions, IAM)
  • Strong SQL experience and optimization techniques
  • Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT pipeline development
  • Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD tools
  • Understanding of data modeling, schema design (Star/Snowflake)
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments