Data Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Data Engineer with Security Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking Data Engineers on our Professional Services team in McLean, VA. Are you a skilled Data Engineer seeking an opportunity to make a real impact? Look no further! Zachary Piper Solutions is actively seeking engineers for our McLean, VA office.

Location:

McLean, VA The impact you will have:
* Deliver a wide range of high-value technical projects, including designing and building reference architectures, developing how-to guides, and operationalizing 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. What we look for:
* U.S. citizenship
* Experienced in Apache Spark (Must have)
* 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, or analytics
* Proficiency in Python or Scala
* Working knowledge of at least two major cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deep expertise in one
* Strong experience with distributed computing using Apache Spark™ and familiarity with Spark runtime internals
* 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
* Comprehensive Benefits :
Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, Holiday /ML, AI, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Python, Scala #LI-JB1