Data Engineer

Position Title: Data Engineer Location: Tysons, VA / Winchester, VA / Pensacola, FL (Hybrid) Position Status: Contract to Hire Position Description: Seneca Resources is seeking a Data Engineer to help design, build, and optimize scalable data systems that power analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives. In this role, you’ll collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate data needs into actionable solutions — ensuring performance, quality, and security across cloud-based platforms. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced data professional passionate about Azure Data Factory, SSIS, MongoDB, and Databricks, who thrives in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You’ll play a key role in modernizing data pipelines, automating integrations, and improving data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end ETL and data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, SSIS, and other integration tools. • Ingest, transform, and load data from diverse sources including APIs, JSON, and NoSQL into structured SQL environments. • Implement and monitor data governance, lineage tracking, and quality standards to ensure consistency and reliability. • Partner with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and build efficient, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. • Optimize and modernize existing data workflows for performance and scalability in cloud-based environments. • Work with MongoDB, Azure SQL, and Databricks to build robust data models and support analytical workloads. • Apply best practices for metadata management, security, and automation using scripting languages like Python or PowerShell. • Collaborate with analytics and reporting teams to enable self-service and operational insights. Required Skills & Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. • 3–5 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, ETL development, or data integration. • Strong command of SQL, APIs, and JSON-based data transformations. • Proficiency with Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Databricks, MongoDB, and data warehousing solutions. • Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, R, or C# for automation and transformation tasks. • Solid understanding of data modeling, architecture, and cloud-based ETL design principles. • Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and a collaborative mindset. • Proven ability to thrive in a hybrid, cross-functional team environment. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience implementing data governance frameworks and metadata management solutions. • Exposure to modern cloud data platforms such as Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift, or Snowflake. • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in data engineering. About Seneca Resources At Seneca Resources, we’re more than a staffing and consulting firm — we’re a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we connect skilled professionals with meaningful opportunities that advance careers and drive innovation. When you join Seneca, you gain access to competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) plans, and a dedicated team that supports your professional growth every step of the way. Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.