Data Engineer

McLean, VA


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Type: Contract

Category: Data

Industry: Financial Services

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -102026-108856

Date Posted: 10/30/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/zowwEr


Description:

Hybrid in McLean, VA Tuesday-Thursday

 

Our client seeks two Data Engineers to build and support batch-oriented data pipelines for AML and personal loans initiatives. The team operates in a micro-pod structure and requires hands-on engineering across Spark, Python, AWS Glue, Airflow, and SQL. Engineers will develop data integrations, perform data analysis and profiling, and provide production support to ensure timely delivery ahead of a hard deadline prior to May. Candidates must be comfortable with in-person interviews including a Python coding test, system design and testing, and SQL assessments.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. 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: $64.00 to $74.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and maintain batch data pipelines and data integrations to transform large data volumes with quality.
  • Develop in Spark and Python on AWS services including Glue and related data platforms.
  • Administer and orchestrate workflows using Airflow.
  • Write performant SQL for data transformation, validation, and analysis.
  • Profile datasets and conduct data analysis to support pipeline health and downstream consumption.
  • Provide production support and promptly resolve issues in a shared on-call rotation as needed.
  • Collaborate within small engineering pods aligned to initiatives for AML and personal loans.
  • Contribute to API or data-serving layers that expose curated datasets to consumers.

Experience Requirements:
  • 5+ years in application or data engineering with hands-on coding.
  • 4+ years with big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop ecosystem, or EMR.
  • 4+ years with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with emphasis on AWS Glue and related services.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL. Java experience is beneficial.
  • Experience with Airflow for orchestration and administration.
  • Background in data analysis, profiling, and production support of pipelines.
  • Familiarity with tools such as EMR, MapReduce, Hive, Snowflake, or Redshift.
  • Experience working within Agile engineering practices.

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.
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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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