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# Senior Data Engineer

- **Company:** River Hawk Consulting LLC
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Software Quality, Data Transformation, Data Systems, Linux, Distributed Computing Environment, Github, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Pyspark, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9152350/senior-data-engineer

## About the Role

This role requires strong technical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our development team in the Northern Virginia area. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop reliable data solutions, optimize data processing workflows, and ensure the availability, quality, and integrity of data., * Design, develop, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines and data processing workflows using Python and SQL.

 * Lead the development of data transformations and processing solutions, leveraging PySpark and distributed data processing concepts.
 * Design and implement reliable, secure, and cost-effective data solutions using AWS, while troubleshooting complex data and infrastructure issues.
 * Establish and promote best practices for GitHub, Linux, Terminal/CLI, and Jira, including code quality, version control, documentation, and Agile delivery.