Senior Data Engineer

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This role is for a Senior Data Engineer, 6-month contract, offering a competitive pay rate. Key skills include Python/Scala, Spark, Hadoop, and strong experience in predictive analytics and machine learning. A degree in Computer Science is required.
🌎 - Country
United States
πŸ’± - Currency
$ USD
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πŸ’° - Day rate
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πŸ—“οΈ - Date discovered
September 26, 2025
πŸ•’ - Project duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location type
Unknown
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πŸ“„ - Contract type
Unknown
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πŸ”’ - Security clearance
Unknown
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πŸ“ - Location detailed
Arlington, VA
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Spark (Apache Spark) #NiFi (Apache NiFi) #Hadoop #Consulting #Big Data #ML (Machine Learning) #.Net #React #TypeScript #API (Application Programming Interface) #SQL Server #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Python #Data Engineering #Leadership #C# #Scala #Airflow #Computer Science #Forecasting #Java #Statistics #Agile #Data Modeling #Impala #Sqoop (Apache Sqoop) #Spring Boot
Role description
Job Overview We are seeking an innovative Software Engineering Lead / Sr. Data Engineer to drive the design and development of our Analytic Foundationβ€”a suite of commercialized analytical capabilities (prediction, matching, forecasting) supported by a robust data platform. Delivered through APIs, these services provide data and insights across a central store, enabling scalable, customer-focused solutions. This role partners closely with business teams to build products that deliver measurable value. Responsibilities β€’ Lead the design, scoping, and implementation of complex features and scalable applications. β€’ Develop intuitive, responsive UIs and build/maintain performant data models. β€’ Write, review, and maintain high-quality, well-tested code. β€’ Mentor junior engineers and guide technical development. β€’ Drive continuous improvements to development processes. β€’ Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to apply user insights into new features. β€’ Partner with global teams on end-to-end solutions. Qualifications β€’ 5+ years of full-stack engineering in agile environments with proven leadership of large-scale features. β€’ Expertise in Python/Scala, Spark, Hadoop (Hive, Impala, Airflow, NiFi, Sqoop), SQL, and building big data platforms. β€’ Experience deploying production-level data-driven applications and machine learning systems at scale (Java/Scala/Python). β€’ Proficiency in Java/Spring Boot, .NET/C#, React, Redux, TypeScript, SQL Server. β€’ Strong background in predictive analytics, machine learning, statistics, and data modeling. β€’ Skilled in mentoring, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. β€’ Customer-centric, analytical problem-solver with strong communication skills. β€’ Degree in Computer Science or related technical field. About the Team The Data & Services (D&S) group provides data-driven technologies and services that help global organizations make multi-million-dollar decisions, spanning payments consulting, loyalty, marketing, risk management, and experimentation (Test & Learn). Within D&S, the Targeting Analytics Program delivers insights into Credit Risk, Portfolio Optimization, and Ad Insights. Current initiatives include API-based data publishing, modern UIs, new data sets/algorithms, and scalable big data processes. Sample Products β€’ Portfolio Optimizer: Identifies revenue opportunities in credit/debit portfolios. β€’ Audiences: Provides targeted segments for effective campaigns using anonymized transaction insights. β€’ Credit Risk APIs: Real-time KPIs and insights to help lenders make smarter risk decisions. Regards Durga durga@cozentech.com