General Dynamics - Falls Church, VA
posted 3 months ago
The Senior Data Engineer will play a crucial role in the data warehousing team, focusing on transforming transactional data into datasets that are consumable for various reporting and analytics purposes. This position requires a candidate who is flexible and forward-thinking, with a strong ability to learn new tools and skills as the data warehouse evolves. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with other program staff and customers to make design decisions within given constraints, ensuring that the data solutions meet the needs of the organization. In this role, the Senior Data Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining complex SQL for ETL processes and reporting. The candidate will also perform database administration tasks, including managing scheduled jobs and cluster configurations, as well as software administration tasks such as deploying applications and managing scheduled tasks. The ability to learn new tools quickly is essential, as is the desire to collaborate with team members and clients to reach effective design solutions. Candidates must be local to the Ashburn, VA office and able to work onsite occasionally. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in a data engineering role, with a strong background in ETL development, database development, data integration, data mining, and big data. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills are necessary to effectively interact with both technical staff and clients.