Data Analyst (Data Engineering focus)

Data Analyst (Data Engineering focus)

Location: McLean, VA or Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Role Overview

This position requires a Data Analyst with data engineering experience to support strategic data initiatives and ongoing business operations. The role combines data analysis, Python development, data engineering, and controls work. The successful candidate will manage data projects across their lifecycle, from requirements gathering to execution and stakeholder presentation. This opportunity involves contributing to data infrastructure modernization, platform integration, and the transition toward enterprise data products.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage data projects from requirements gathering and analysis through technical execution, validation, and delivery.

• Develop, maintain, and refactor Python scripts supporting data processing, controls, reporting, and migration activities.

• Utilize Python and SQL to analyze, manipulate, validate, and manage complex datasets.

• Build and maintain data workflows and analytical solutions using Snowflake and Databricks.

• Support the development of tools and data processes for upcoming data migration and modernization initiatives.

• Run and enhance recurring reports and controls, investigate discrepancies, and implement automated updates.

• Modernize business and regulatory controls to ensure operational excellence, automation, and transparency.

• Partner with product, process, and technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, data curation, and analytical workflows.

• Participate in Agile stand-ups, technical discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and collaborative team environments.

• Required Qualifications

• Professional experience in data engineering, data analysis, or a related technical role supporting data platforms.

• Strong experience with Python scripting, script refactoring, and automation.

• Proficiency with SQL for database querying and manipulation.

• Hands-on experience working with Databricks and Snowflake cloud data platforms.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PySpark or distributed data processing.

• Experience with GitHub and modern version-control practices.

• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude.

• Experience supporting data migrations, platform modernization, controls, or risk-related initiatives.

• Experience working with data in financial services, payments, or another regulated environment

• Everforth Apex

Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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