GD Information Technology, Inc. - McLean, VA
posted 2 months ago
As a Data Engineer Senior at GDIT, you will play a crucial role in delivering insights that help our clients turn data into actionable solutions. Your work will focus on providing transformative solutions to the challenges posed by big data, thereby advancing the mission of our clients. This position is not just about data; it’s about making a meaningful impact on both the clients' missions and your own career trajectory. At GDIT, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and as a Data Engineer Senior, you will contribute to ensuring that today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. In this role, you will be responsible for manipulating data and data flows for both existing and new systems. A successful data engineer will provide support in various areas including data extraction, transformation, and load (ETL), data mapping, analytical support, operational support, and maintenance of data and associated systems. You will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that emphasizes process improvement and requires a solid understanding of large-scale database development, data modeling, data testing, and documentation preparation. To succeed in this position, you will need a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering and ETL processes. You will be expected to develop complex data flows, enhance existing pipelines, and troubleshoot complex problems while providing customer support for the ETL process. Your role will also involve preparing reports on analyses, findings, and project progress, as well as providing guidance to less-experienced software engineers. Familiarity with Big Data technologies and various programming languages will be essential for your success in this position.