Programmer Analyst Principal / ETL Developer / AWS Data Engineer (REMOTE)

🌟 We're Hiring : Programmer Analyst Principal! 🌟

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Programmer Analyst Principal to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in software development, system analysis, and project management, contributing to innovative solutions that drive business success.

📍 Location : Falls Church, VA

⏰ Work Mode :  100% Remote or Hybrid work arrangement, with occasional

visits to the office (TBD during interview)

💼 Role : Programmer Analyst Principal

Contract duration : approx. 6 months + possibility of extension / conversion

to permanent role

What You'll Do :

 Design and implement data pipelines to ingest, extract, transform,

and load (ETL) large datasets from multiple sources

 Build and maintain data warehouses, including data modeling,

governance, and quality control

 Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security through validation and

cleansing processes

 Optimize data systems for scalability, performance, and reliability

 Collaborate with customers to understand technical requirements and

provide best practice guidance on Amazon Redshift usage

 Partner with cross-functional teams, including analysts, data

scientists, and business stakeholders, to define and deliver data

solutions

 Provide technical support for Amazon Redshift, including

troubleshooting and performance tuning

 Identify and resolve data-related issues, such as pipeline failures and

quality concerns

 Develop technical documentation and knowledge articles to support

internal teams and clients.

Skills Required :

 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field,

with at least 6 years of experience in Information Technology

 8+ years of experience in data engineering and large-scale data

system design

 5+ years of hands-on experience writing optimized SQL queries for

Oracle, SQL Server, and Redshift

 5+ years of experience using AWS Glue and Python / PySpark to build

production ETL pipelines

 Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Java,

Scala)

 Strong understanding of database design, data modeling, and

governance principles

 Expertise in SQL query optimization, indexing, and performance

tuning

 Familiarity with data warehousing concepts (star and snowflake

schemas)

 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

 Experience with data frameworks such as Apache Kafka and Fivetran

 Hands-on experience building ETL pipelines using AWS Glue, Apache

Airflow, Python, and PySpark

 Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)

Skills Preferred :

 Experience with Dataiku, Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx

 Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics –

Specialty)

 Experience implementing AWS best practices for data management

Experience Required :

 8+ years of data engineering experience focused on large-scale

system design

 5+ y ears of experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and Redshift query

optimization

 5+ years of experience using AWS Glue and Python / PySpark for ETL

pipeline development

Benefits :  Health Insurance

 401k

Ready to make an impact? 🚀 Apply now and let’s grow together!