Data Engineer

Client: Banking Industry Location: On site hybrid 3 days a week in McLean or Richmond, Virginia Contract anticipated to go up to 12-24 months Skills Required to be considered: • Python • SQL • AWS RDS, AWS Lambda • Ability to go on site 3 days a week to office - relocation support will not be provided Additional (preferred): AWS Glue, Spark, DataBricks, experience with REST API development, Snowflake nice to have, AWS Solutions Architect Certification would be a plus Description We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a high-impact data pod focused on infrastructure resiliency within a leading financial services organization. This role involves building and standing up data solutions (not maintenance) to ensure network resiliency, minimize downtime, and enable automated controls for audit and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong history in enterprise data engineering, preferably in banking environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement scalable data pipelines and schemas using AWS RDS, Lambda, and related services. Develop and optimize Python and SQL solutions for data ingestion, transformation, and analysis. Collaborate with data strategy leads to build dashboards and enable self-service data capabilities. Integrate data from sources such as OneLake and Snowflake for resiliency metrics and trend analysis. Contribute to automation of audit controls and support AI-driven drift detection. Work on future-state initiatives involving Big Data technologies like Spark and Databricks. Ensure data solutions support scalability, resiliency posture reporting, and infrastructure health monitoring. Required Skills Python, SQL AWS RDS, AWS Lambda Preferred Skills Experience in enterprise data environments (banking preferred) AWS Glue, Spark, Databricks REST API development experience Snowflake AWS Solutions Architect Certification Qualifications 6-10 years of data engineering experience Strong understanding of data resiliency, network reliability, and scalable architecture Growth mindset with willingness to learn and leverage AI for data insights Success Criteria Fully automated audit controls for the data pod Enable self-service data access Faster data delivery and trend visibility Support resiliency posture reporting across teams Additional Skills & Qualifications • Scalability will need to able help here • There will be a lot of pulling from OneLake or Snowflake • Building out schemas in RDS • Big Data with Spark could be a part of future state • Using Lambdas most of the way Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Mc Lean,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025. > About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.