Data Engineer/Architect

Role: Data Engineer/Architect Duration: Contract to Hire Location: Arlington, VA (2 Days Onsite/Week) Job Description: Must Haves Active Secret Clearance (can hold higher clearances if needed) - Must be eligible to obtain and maintainSecurity+ Certification required or any IAT Level 2 certLCAT- Bachelors & 7-9 years of experience, 5-7 years with MS and 12 years with No degree.Data Engineering / Data Platform ModernizationAPI & Cloud IntegrationsSystem ArchitectureMicroservicesEnterprise Modernization & Complex System Integration Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and nine (9) years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience. Equivalent years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following roles: Software Systems Engineer, Data Engineer, or Software Engineer. Experience should include designing and integrating complex software architectures, ETL pipelines, and scalable systems for secure data exchange. Proficiency in integrating data feeds, APIs, and distributed systems is required. Technical Skills: Strong programming skills in Java, Python, and SQL. Proficiency with data formats such as CSV, JSON, and XML. Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines. Expertise in troubleshooting performance bottlenecks and compatibility issues. Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional Agile teams.