Data Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking Data Engineers on our Professional Services team in McLean, VA.

Are you a skilled Data Engineer seeking an opportunity to make a real impact? Look no further! Zachary Piper Solutions is actively seeking engineers for our McLean, VA office.

Location: McLean, VA

The impact you will have:

• Deliver a wide range of high‑value technical projects, including designing and building reference architectures, developing how‑to guides, and operationalizing customer use cases.
• Partner with Engagement Managers to scope professional services work based on customer needs and desired outcomes.
• Guide strategic customers through transformational big data initiatives and third‑party migrations, including end‑to‑end design, build, and deployment of advanced data and AI applications.
• Provide architectural guidance and hands‑on implementation support to ensure successful evaluation and adoption of Zachary Piper Solutions.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex operational issues during customer engagements.
• Collaborate closely with Zachary Piper Solutions technical teams, Project Managers, Architects, and customer stakeholders to ensure all technical components are delivered effectively.
• Work with Engineering and Customer Support to share product feedback, resolve engagement‑specific issues, and improve the overall customer experience.

What we look for:

• U.S. citizenship
• Experienced in Apache Spark (Must have)
• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, or analytics
• Proficiency in Python or Scala
• Working knowledge of at least two major cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deep expertise in one
• Strong experience with distributed computing using Apache Spark™ and familiarity with Spark runtime internals
• Understanding of CI/CD practices for production deployments
• Working knowledge of MLOps concepts and workflows
• Experience designing and deploying scalable, performant end‑to‑end data architectures
• Proven ability to deliver technical projects, manage scope, and meet timelines
• Strong documentation, communication, and whiteboarding skills
• Experience working directly with customers and navigating conflict or ambiguity
• Ability to build new technical skills that support Zachary Piper Solutions solution deployment and integration
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $225,000 based on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, Holiday

Keywords:

Apache Spark, Apache, AI/ML, AI, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Python, Scala

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