Data Engineer

Post Date

Apr 22, 2026

Location

Three Chopt,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23060
US
Jul 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

RIC-84e366f9-4134-4c4d-a09f-5bbe4b8d777c

Pay Rate

$25 - $31 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Data Engineer creates designs and pipelines for data movement and refinement for applications or general consumption, applying agreed modeling techniques, standards, patterns, and tools. Contributes to the design of components of larger data/software systems.. The Data Engineer works in an Agile team in a multi-technology environment and contributes to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of business applications. Collaborates with Business Analysts, Product Managers, Architecture, key stakeholders, other IT professionals to define detailed requirements and system interfaces, assess available technology, and develop and present solutions in an iterative fashion. Defines test conditions for given requirements. Designs test cases and creates test scripts and supporting data. The Data Engineer works with senior engineers, participates in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, adheres to code versioning, promotion, and deployment methodology, continuously works to gain technology and business knowledge, recommends and supports technical coding standards and practices, and stays current on emerging technologies.

Pay: 30/hr

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Required Skills & Experience

Exposure to basic data concepts (Database, Data Lakes, SQL)

Experience in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C#

Hands-on experience with modern data tools such as Spark, ADFS, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Kafka, Redis, Elastic

Preferred: Experience with relational databases and SQL design

Experience with Agile project delivery methods

DevOps, CI/CD, test automation and cloud deployment a plus

Familiarity making rapid prototypes to deliver new innovations to market

Familiarity with design thinking and customer centric design

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud computing, Serverless tools (Logic Apps and Function Apps), and Azure DevOps is a plus

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.