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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN - **Company:** Ernst & Young LLP - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $128,400.0 - $192,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Data Security, Distributed Systems, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Commercial Software, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Large Language Models, Data Layers, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/8A2E331BA893427D9A5F1C8DADE29B12/job/ ## About the Role To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to communicate effectively and build relationships will be crucial. Here are some key attributes we look for: * Ability to work with both technical and business stakeholders. * Prior experience leveraging LLMs or other GenAI tooling. * Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams. * Proven ability to work with ambiguity or when requirements are lacking/changing. * Owns a problem from raw source through pipeline, model/analysis, and production handoff. * Checks bias, leakage, sample size, and whether a metric actually answers the question. * Writes tested, versioned, observable code - not one-off notebooks that only run on a laptop. * Strong analytical and decision-making skills. * Proficiency in cloud computing and data architecture design. * Experience in data integration and security. * Ability to manage complex problem-solving scenarios. To qualify for the role, you must have: * A Bachelor's degree required (4-year degree) in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Applied Math, Analytics, or related preferred. * Typically, no less than 2 - 4 years relevant experience. * Hands-on experience developing scalable data solutions using Python, R, and SQL, with expertise in data engineering, data pipelines, streaming architectures, and big data ecosystems. * Cloud Computing Architecture * Data Architecture Design and Modelling * Data Integration * Data Security * Ontology Design * Software Engineering * Data Quality * Database Management * Semantic Layer * Building and Managing Relationships * Client Trust and Value * Communicating With Impact * Hybrid Collaboration * Complex Problem-Solving * Critical Thinking Ideally, you'll also have: * A passion for delivering commercial software products and platforms to market * Deeply technical and constantly in a state of learning * Able to communicate clearly and efficiently with a variety of audiences including developers, clients, customers, partners and executives * Fearless in getting "hands-on" with technology and execution * Strong understanding of modern software engineering processes * Deep understanding and interest in cloud and distributed systems architectures * Comfortable with ambiguity with a drive for clarity * Experience leading and growing technical talent (for software engineering managers) * Experience in managing change effectively. * Experience with data quality management. * Familiarity with semantic layers in data architecture. * Knowledge of emerging technologies in data analytics. What we look for We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess the qualities of top performers. You should be adaptable, collaborative, and driven by a desire to achieve excellence in every project you undertake. ## Description As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights. Your time will be spent on various responsibilities, including: * Designing, building, and operating scalable on-premises or cloud data architecture. * Analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical specifications. * Optimizing data flows for target data platform designs. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring you gain a competitive advantage in the market. 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