Data Engineer

Data Engineer Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Data Engineer for a contract position that can be worked 100% remotely. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension. Position Summary: The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and systems that deliver trusted data for analysis and product use cases. This role partners with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and implement solutions that support both near-term and long-term objectives. This role requires the ability to contribute to technical design, ensure data quality, and operate with increasing independence and accountability. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Develop and maintain batch and streaming data pipelines using modern tools and frameworks. Design transformations, optimize performance, and ensure reliable data delivery. Design and implement scalable and maintainable data models and storage solutions that align with business needs and support efficient querying, analysis, and data integration efforts. Engage in agile best practices, help refine stories, identify dependencies, and proactively raise risks or concerns to ensure work is completed on time or escalated when needed. Implement and enforce data quality controls, validation, and compliance standards across pipelines. Support the deployment, scheduling, and monitoring of data pipelines and workflows to ensure consistent, reliable execution. Maintain comprehensive documentation and advocate for coding standards, best practices, and reusable components. Collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams to clarify data requirements, document assumptions, and deliver high-quality solutions. Communicate clearly during stand-ups, design discussions, and retrospectives. Actively contribute to team code reviews and share learnings with peers. Qualifications: 2-5 years of experience in data engineering, data modelling, and ETL pipelines Proficient in SQL and Python for creating, improving, and fixing data pipelines Experience with cloud and data platforms, especially Azure and Databricks (Delta Live Tables and Unity Catalog) Strong understanding of tools like SnapLogic, Azure Data Factory, and Jenkins for data integration and orchestration Practical experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code and managing deployment pipelines Experience integrating with APIs. Knowledge of data quality and monitoring tools, particularly Soda or similar Proficient in version control and CI/CD workflows, using tools like GitHub Solid understanding of data modelling principles (e.g., dimensional modelling, normalization) Comfortable working in agile teams, with a proactive approach to planning, organizing tasks, and collaborating If this job is a match for your background, we would be honoured to receive your application! Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities, including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement. Let's talk!