Python Developer – Contract C2C Jobs – VA

Job Title: Python Developer

Location: [(Reston, VA)]

Experience: 8+ years

About the Role:
We
are seeking a skilled Python Developer with deep expertise in Apache
Airflow and AWS services to join our data engineering team. In this
role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining
robust data pipelines and workflow orchestration solutions that support
our business-critical applications and analytics initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and Apache Airflow Develop, schedule, and monitor data workflows and DAGs in Airflow Integrate and manage cloud-based infrastructure and services in AWS (e.g., S3, Lambda, ECS, RDS, Glue, etc.) Write reusable, testable, and efficient code for data ingestion, transformation, and processing Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and DevOps to ensure reliable and efficient data operations Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting for pipeline health and performance

Optimize workflows for performance, cost, and scalability in a cloud environment

Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in Python development

Required Skills and Qualifications:
3+ years of hands-on experience in Python programming

Strong experience with Apache Airflow, including DAG creation, scheduling, and troubleshooting

Solid understanding and hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch)

Experience working with data formats such as JSON, Parquet, CSV, and APIs

Proficient in Git and CI/CD pipelines

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and collaboration skills