Data Engineer

Data EngineerWe are looking for a Data Engineer to support scalable data solutions for a long-term contract opportunity in The Woodlands, Texas. This role focuses on designing and optimizing data pipelines, integrating large-scale data sources, and enabling reliable access to critical business information. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with modern big data technologies and a practical approach to building efficient ETL workflows.Responsibilities:Build, maintain, and enhance robust data pipelines to process large volumes of structured and unstructured information.Develop ETL workflows that transform raw data into reliable datasets for analytics, reporting, and operational use.Use Python and Apache Spark to engineer high-performance data processing solutions across distributed environments.Work with Apache Hadoop ecosystems to manage storage and support scalable data operations.Integrate streaming and event-driven data using Apache Kafka to improve data availability and timeliness.Monitor data workflows, troubleshoot processing issues, and implement improvements that increase reliability and efficiency.Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into practical engineering solutions.Document pipeline architecture, data flow logic, and operational procedures to support maintainability and team knowledge sharing.