Data Engineer

Role Summary:

We are seeking a versatile Data Engineer to join the Data Platform team. This individual will work across a range of initiatives – from building production-grade data pipelines to triaging platform issues and supporting actuarial workflows. The ideal candidate is a technical generalist who thrives in dynamic environments and is comfortable shifting between structured projects and reactive engineering support. This role requires strong Python and SQL skills, experience with modern cloud data tooling, and the ability to work independently across diverse technical domains.

What you will do:

• Build and maintain ingestion and transformation pipelines using Python, SQL, and orchestration tools
• Implement schema enforcement, data quality checks, and operational monitoring
• Support Actuarial data needs, including building or modifying datasets used for analysis and modeling
• Participate in L1/L2 triage of platform issues, including job failures, data anomalies, and service reliability
• Address ad hoc engineering tickets, including enhancements, bug fixes, and tactical data requests
• Collaborate with platform engineers, analytics teams, and business stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate data delivery
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, test coverage, and documentation practices

Your background & requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Airflow, dbt, AWS EMR, Athena, and modern data formats (e.g., Parquet, Hudi)
• Familiarity with monitoring and troubleshooting data pipelines and production jobs
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and flexing across different priorities and domains
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience supporting actuarial, BI, or analytics teams is a strong plus
• Healthcare data experience (claims, clinical, etc.) is a plus

About 10Pearls: 

10Pearls is a global, purpose-driven AI-powered digital engineering partner helping businesses re-imagine, ‎digitalize, and accelerate. As an end-to-end digital technology partner, 10Pearls helps businesses create future-proof, ‎transformative ‎digital products that leverage emerging technologies. ‎10Pearls' clients ‎include Global 2000 enterprises, high growth mid-size ‎businesses, and some of the most exciting ‎start-ups from industries like healthcare, fintech, ‎energy, education, ‎real estate, retail, and hi-tech. ‎Headquartered in the Washington DC metro area, 10Pearls has product engineering and ‎software development centers in North America, Latin America, Europe, and South Asia. To learn more, visit https://10pearls.com.   

We offer a competitive compensation package, including the below benefits for full-time employees: 

• Strong medical, dental, and vision plans with 60% of premiums for employees and their dependents covered by 10Pearls
• Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA) for the high deductible health plan option
• Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match and immediate vesting after 90 days of employment
• Paid time off for vacation, sick/wellness, and personal leave; separate paid parental leave program
• Employer-paid short term, long term, life, and AD&D insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance programs, including life & AD&D, critical illness, cancer, and hospital indemnity for employees and dependents
• Full access to Tysons Corner Headquarters office with amenities: a state-of-the-art gym, fully stocked kitchen with snacks and cold brew coffee on tap, and paid parking on-site

10Pearls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse workplace.