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Scion Staffing

Data Engineer

Scion Staffing, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Data Engineer

role at

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Scion Technology

has been engaged to conduct a search for a

Data Engineer

on behalf of our client, a rapidly growing and innovative organization driving data solutions that connect education and employment. This is a

full-time, hybrid opportunity

based in either

Washington, DC

or

Indianapolis, IN

for a seasoned engineer to lead the development and optimization of cloud-based data infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The role will be instrumental in building scalable, secure data solutions to support advanced analytics and research on workforce development, higher education, and labor market data.

Responsibilities

Designing, managing, and optimizing a Google Cloud-based data warehouse and storage environment (BigQuery, Cloud Storage)

Developing and orchestrating scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and integration of large datasets using tools such as Cloud Run and Dataflow

Establishing and maintaining data quality, security, and governance compliance across workflows

Partnering with research teams and external agencies to integrate third-party data sources, APIs, and data marketplaces into the platform

Optimizing query performance, partitioning, and cost efficiency strategies for BigQuery

Monitoring and troubleshooting data systems, ensuring high availability and responsiveness

Automating workflows with Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD tools (Terraform, Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

Providing technical support to analytics and research teams, enabling self-service access to clean, reliable data

Supporting business intelligence dashboards (Tableau, Power BI) and analytics applications by provisioning and structuring data models

Leading technical best practices in data warehousing and governance while fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s a plus)

5+ years of experience managing and operating cloud-based data platforms in enterprise environments (GCP preferred; Snowflake, Redshift, or Databricks experience also valued)

Strong SQL proficiency and Python experience for automation and large-scale data processing

Proven experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and integrating third-party data sources via APIs or data marketplaces

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and collaborative development using Git

Demonstrated expertise in data governance, security, and compliance frameworks (FERPA, CCPA, SOC 2, ISO 27001)

Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI and knowledge of dashboard/data app enablement

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in data-centric environments, with strong communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Current Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer and/or Cloud Architect certification strongly desired

Benefits

Competitive salary range: $115,000 – $140,000 base + annual bonus

Hybrid work flexibility (Washington, DC or Indianapolis, IN) 2 days a week onsite

Opportunity to design and optimize large-scale GCP-based data platforms

Collaborate on impactful workforce, education, and economic data initiatives

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement) and career growth opportunities

About Our Firm Scion Technology

is a national award-winning technical & IT staffing firm. Since 2006, we’ve placed thousands of exceptional candidates into impactful roles across the country. Through our innovative recruiting solutions, we support executive leadership searches, direct hire technical placements, and contract staffing across a wide range of industries. Scion has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Recruitment Firms and has consistently ranked among the Best Executive Search Firms. We are also a proud recipient of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing award and have been acknowledged by the Business Times as a top recruitment firm.

Visit us at www.sciontechnical.com to learn more. Scion Technology, a division of Scion Staffing, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and service provider. We are committed to building inclusive, equitable workplaces and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. For opportunities located in jurisdictions with fair chance ordinances, we consider all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Opportunity Scion Technology, a division of Scion Staffing, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and service provider. We are committed to building inclusive, equitable workplaces and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. For opportunities located in jurisdictions with fair chance ordinances, we consider all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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