Data Engineer

Job Summary

Electronic Consulting Services, Inc is hiring a Data Engineer for its US Postal Service Data Analytics team. This fully remote role is based in Burke, Fairfax County, US and offers a salary of $124,139 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and warehouse solutions.
• Implement data workflow automation using tools such as Apache Airflow, dbt, or similar.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to ensure data quality, reliability, and accessibility.
• Optimize ETL processes for performance and cost efficiency.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data pipeline issues in production.
• Document architecture, data models, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency with SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake).
• Hands‑on experience with big‑data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and services like S3, Redshift, BigQuery.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the logistics or postal services domain.
• Knowledge of data governance and security best practices.
• Certification in cloud data engineering (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics).

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary of $124,139 annually. Remote work flexibility, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Data Engineer position fully remote?

Yes, the role is remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while being based in Burke, Fairfax County.

What salary is offered for this role?

The position offers a fixed annual salary of $124,139.

What technical skills are required?

Proficiency in SQL, Python (or Java/Scala), cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and big‑data tools like Spark or Hadoop.