New 
Manager - Data Engineer Manager
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Virginia, Reston | |
| 1881 Campus Commons Drive (Show on map) | |
 Jan 18, 2025 | |
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Data Engineer Manager Reston, VA Pay From: $90,000 annually MUST: Experienced Data Engineer manager 3+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Integration, or related roles Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables), data analysis, complex formulas, macros (VBA), data visualization, and automating workflows to manage and manipulate large datasets efficiently Strong knowledge of data architecture and modeling principles Ability to work in an Agile development environment and collaborate with other teams Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field DUTIES: Collaborate with business units, data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand the types of data required, how it will be used, and ensure that it aligns with analytical goals Develop logic to clean, transform, and format data into a usable state for further analysis, including tasks such as filtering, merging, aggregating, and reformatting data Process large volumes of data (millions of records) and apply deduplication techniques by combining rows with unique identifiers to ensure data accuracy and integrity Implement checks for data accuracy, completeness, and consistency, including validation processes that ensure new data meets expected formats and thresholds Implement automated data cleaning scripts to handle repetitive data issues like missing values, duplicate records, or incorrect formatting, thus reducing the need for manual data quality checks Set up custom validation rules (e.g., range checks, data type checks) to automatically detect and correct data errors during the ingestion and transformation phases Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data pipelines are scalable and maintainable, meeting project deadlines while addressing any issues that arise while creating the final deliverable that may affect deadlines Apply data engineering best practices to ensure the efficient handling of large datasets, optimizing performance and minimizing processing time Ensure deliverables meet client specifications and are produced on time, with particular attention to the accuracy and quality of data Lead and manage a team of data engineers, ensuring they are meeting deadlines, delivering high-quality work, and following best practices in data engineering Monitor team performance and workflow to ensure that project milestones are achieved on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals Provide mentorship, monthly performance meetings and coaching to team members, helping them to grow in their roles, improve technical skills, and resolve any technical challenges that arise Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act". | |