Job Description:

DATA ENGINEERZenPoint Solutions LLC ("ZenPoint Solutions") is a rapidly expanding Information Technology services company in the federal sector. We foster a thriving, ambitious work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and a positive company culture. We invite you to join our team and help us shape a dynamic future as we deliver innovative solutions to address the nation's most critical IT missions.We encourage all candidates who are highly adaptable and detail-oriented to apply for this position and join our cross-functional product team. This role demands a collaborative spirit, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to provide comprehensive support throughout the product development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include requirements gathering, feature documentation, testing, communications, outreach, training, and direct client-site support. Overview: One of our contracts under The Department of State is seeking a Data Engineer who will be responsible for expanding and optimizing the customer's data pipeline architecture, as well as optimizing data flow and collection for cross functional teams. The candidate will have extensive experience supporting software developers, database architects, data analysts and data scientists on data initiatives and will ensure optimal data delivery architecture is consistent throughout ongoing projects. Must be self-directed and comfortable supporting the data needs of multiple teams, systems and products, to optimize or even re-design the customer's data architecture to support the next generation of products and data initiatives. Clearance Status: Interim Secret, minimumWork Schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remoteWork Location: Springfield, VAKey Responsibilities:Create data tools for analytics and data scientist team members that assist them in building and optimizing the product into an innovative industry leaderCreate and maintain optimal data pipeline architectureAssemble large, complex datasets that meet functional non-functional business requirementsIdentify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using SQL and AWSAzure "˜big data' technologiesWork with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in the data systemsRequired Qualifications:Hands-on experience with wide variety of data platforms such as SQL database design, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL ServerWorking knowledge of programming languages including PySpark, Python, R, etc.Three (3+) years of experience as a data engineer or a similar roleCapable of supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environmentTechnical expertise with data models, data mining, and segmentation techniquesFamiliar with using ETL Solutions like Azure Data Factory to assist in the extracting, transforming, and loading of data into databases or other storage typesFamiliar with Cloud Platforms Bonus Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or similar fields or relevant work experienceData engineering certification (e.g., IBM Certified Data Engineer)Strong understanding of data pipelines; should be able to work with REST, SOAP, FTP, HTTP, and ODBCWorking knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable data storesExperience with Palantir FoundryBasic knowledge of Agile ScrumWe take care of your well-being here at ZenPoint Solutions! Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy. We also offer group and voluntary life insurance for financial security, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to provide peace of mind in case of unexpected illness or injury. You'll have the option to contribute to a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching to save for the future. We also offer flexible spending accounts to help manage medical and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis. On top of that, you'll enjoy a generous paid leave policy, including federal holidays, to maintain a healthy work-life balance. To help you grow in your career, we offer professional development opportunities and a tuition assistance program.ZenPoint Solutions values diverse perspectives. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.