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About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking Data Engineers to join our Professional Services team in McLean, VA. This position focuses on delivering high‑value technical projects, guiding strategic customers through big data initiatives, and providing architectural and implementation support.

Responsibilities

• Design and build reference architectures, develop how‑to guides, and operationalize 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.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, or analytics.
• Strong expertise in Apache Spark (must have) and familiarity with Spark runtime internals.
• Proficiency in Python or Scala.
• Working knowledge of at least two major cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) with deep expertise in one.
• Experience with distributed computing using Apache Spark™.
• 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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $120,000 – $225,000 based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Holiday