Data Scientist - $229K
RCT Systems · Chantilly, VA · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
Seeking a Data Scientist to support the development of new system capabilities, maintain and extend bulk data pipelines, and enhance applications within a cloud computing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in big data processing, ETL development, data quality analysis, and analytics reporting.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of new system capabilities
- Maintain and extend bulk data pipelines
- Enhance applications within a cloud computing environment
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python, Spark, PySpark, SQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
- TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Experience with data mapping, extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), and integration of structured and unstructured data
- Experience with XML, JSON, Regular Expressions (RegEx), and data modeling using notebooks and Visual Studio
- Ability to develop analytic reports, dashboards, and metrics using CloudWatch, Kibana, and system log data
- Experience performing data quality reviews and developing ETL design documentation, source-to-target mappings, and data dictionaries
- Strong communication skills to clarify customer requirements, collaborate with integration partners, and support Agile development
Qualifications
- Experience with Databricks, Amazon EMR, and complex Spark batch and streaming workloads
- Proficiency in Python data analysis libraries, including Pandas
- Experience with AWS services, including Lambda, SNS/SQS, EC2, DynamoDB, and RDS
- Familiarity with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and notebook-based data pipelines
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Immediate 401k vesting
- Generous PTO and flexible schedules
- $500.00 annual technology allowance