Data Engineer W2 Only

Title: Data Engineering and Databricks Duration: 15+ Months Location: Moline, IL (Hybrid) W2 contract Role Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in Data Engineering and Databricks. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and delivering functionality for our products. You will work closely with the product team, collaborate with stakeholders, and provide technical coaching to other engineers. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Python, AWS, Apache Spark, and a strong background in data engineering and machine learning. Responsibilities: Develop, code, configure, and test programs and systems Evaluate and implement enhancement design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance of software applications Analyze assignments and determine software specifications to achieve objectives Collaborate with relevant stakeholders and team members to ensure that features meet business needs Follow industry-standard agile software design methodology for development and documentation Mentor junior software engineers on the team Required Skills: Hands-on experience with Python, AWS, and Apache Spark Minimum 3 years of data engineering experience, building pipelines and ETL processes with hands-on Databricks experience Hands-on experience with machine learning 5 or more years of hands-on experience in AWS/JAVA J2EE in the design, development, testing, and integration of complex backend systems Experience working with big data Nice to Have Skills: Proven experience in designing and implementing loosely coupled microservices 2 or more years of experience in cloud development with platforms like AWS 2 or more years of hands-on experience with full-stack design patterns and designing loosely coupled architectures Experience with CI/CD build processes and configuration 4 or more years of proven experience in an Agile/Scrum team environment Deep experience leveraging DevSecOps and lean development principles Experience with Test Driven Development and Unit Test Frameworks Skilled in interpersonal communications, negotiation, conflict resolution, and mentoring Additional Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience Ability to work a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in the Moline IL office) Job Type: Contract Pay: $80.00 - $85.00 per hour Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: Moline, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: AWS: 1 year (Required) Machine learning: 1 year (Required) ETL: 1 year (Preferred) Big data: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person