Senior Data Engineer/McLean, VA(Onsite)- 6 months

Senior Data Engineer Location: McLean, VABuild modern data platforms that turn complex information into clear business value. The Role We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data solutions that support critical business and client outcomes. In this role, you'll use your advanced SQL and Python expertise to develop robust ETL pipelines, support cloud data migration initiatives, and help shape reliable, high-performing data environments.What You'll Do Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines for structured and unstructured dataDevelop efficient, reliable data solutions using advanced SQL and PythonSupport cloud data migration projects, including data mapping, transformation, validation, and optimizationPartner with cross-functional teams to improve data quality, accessibility, and platform performanceContribute to best practices in data engineering, documentation, testing, and deploymentWhat We're Looking For Proven experience as a Data Engineer delivering production-grade data solutionsAdvanced SQL and Python skills, with the ability to work across complex data sets and workflowsHands-on experience building and maintaining ETL processes in enterprise environmentsExperience supporting cloud-based data platforms and migration initiativesStrong collaboration and communication skills, with a thoughtful and structured approach to problem-solvingBonus Points For Experience with modern cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCPFamiliarity with data warehousing, orchestration, and pipeline automation toolsExperience working in consulting, financial services, or other regulated environmentsExposure to data governance, data quality, or metadata management practicesExperience mentoring teammates or contributing to engineering standards