Sr Python Data Engineer
Ptrglobal
McLean, VA · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Python Data Engineer
Location: Mclean, VA (3 days onsite)
Duration: 14+ Months Contract with Extension
Job id – 181073
Responsibilities : Designing and implementing high-performance data pipelines that handle large volumes of data
Ensuring data integrity through advanced quality checks and lineage tracking
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Core Languages: Expert-level proficiency in Python and PySpark.
AWS Ecosystem: Deep hands-on experience with AWS Glue and Amazon EMR.
Big Data Architecture: Proven track record of building scalable pipelines for large-scale data (Terabyte-scale preferred).
Data Integrity: Demonstrated experience implementing frameworks for Data Lineage and Data Quality.
Database Knowledge: Strong experience working with S3-based lakes and relational databases (RDS/PostgreSQL/MySQL).
Preferred Experience
Industry: Experience within the Financial Services industry is a huge plus.
Real-time Processing: Experience with Kinesis or Kafka integration for low-latency data delivery.
DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD for data pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com
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