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Sr. IT Data Engineer

Horizontal TalentWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 9 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers significant opportunities to grow your data engineering expertise by transforming data architecture and optimizing pipelines for impactful economic research, leveraging cutting-edge technologies. You'll thrive here if you possess strong SQL, Python, and database design skills, and are eager to collaborate in a dynamic, inclusive team environment. Apply to contribute to vital data initiatives and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Salary
$41 - $78/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Posted
11 hours ago
MySQLSQLAWSMachine LearningSnowflakeAzurePostgreSQLPython

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Senior IT Data Engineer and play a crucial role in transforming data architecture and optimizing data pipelines for economic policy and research. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful data initiatives.
Responsibilities
  • Design and enhance data architecture to support economic policy and research teams.
  • Develop and optimize data pipelines for efficient data flow and collection.
  • Collaborate with economists and technical experts to ensure optimal data delivery architecture.
  • Improve existing data systems and build new ones from the ground up.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to identify opportunities for data system improvements.
Skills
  • Proven experience in data modeling, database design, and administration.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and relational database platforms like PostgreSQL and MySQL.
  • Advanced knowledge of Python, R, and other scripting languages for data engineering.
  • Experience with large-scale data systems and distributed computing.
  • Ability to design and communicate enterprise information architecture effectively.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Snowflake.
  • Familiarity with NoSQL and graph database technologies.
  • Knowledge of machine learning model development and deployment.
  • Experience in a research environment or with economic/financial data.
  • Understanding of time series data and related analytical techniques.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and are dedicated to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $41 - $78 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

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