Data Engineer

About the Role

The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and architectures that support analytics, reporting, and business operations. This role works closely with data analysts, data scientists, and engineering teams to ensure high‑quality, reliable, and accessible data across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
• Build and optimize data models, data warehouses, and data lakes.
• Develop scalable data solutions using SQL, Python, and cloud technologies.
• Integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring data quality, consistency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
• Monitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot issues proactively.
• Work with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP for data storage and processing.
• Support analytics teams by providing clean, well‑structured datasets.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases.
• Hands‑on experience with Python or Scala for data processing.
• Experience with ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory).
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts (Star/Snowflake schema).
• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, or Databricks.
• Experience with cloud data services (e.g., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, BigQuery).
• Understanding of API integrations and data ingestion frameworks.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to real‑time data streaming tools (Kafka, Kinesis, Event Hub).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Soft Skills

• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies.

Employment Type

Contract

Company Description

ASTA Corporate Resource Solutions Inc is one of the Fastest Growing IT Companies in Northern America and the DC Metro Area with its headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. ASTA CRS is an Information Technology Provider delivering superior quality software development, consulting, and staffing solutions to our client partners. We are 21 Years in this Industry.

ASTA CRS services are uniquely positioned to support clients in achieving profound efficiencies and relentlessly delivering results. ASTA CRS is a long‑time and trusted resource for its clients and partners.

Asta CRS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. ASTA CRS is proud to state that we are enrolled with the USCIS for the E‑Verification Program.