Data Engineer
Title: Senior Data EngineerLocation: RemoteJob Type: ContractExperience: 8+ YearsJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data integration, ETL/ELT development, cloud platforms, and big data technologies. You will work closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Software Engineers to deliver reliable, high-quality data that powers business intelligence and analytics.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.Develop and optimize data models, data warehouses, and data lakes.Build robust data ingestion frameworks for structured and unstructured data.Integrate data from APIs, databases, SaaS platforms, and third-party systems.Optimize SQL queries and improve data pipeline performance.Implement data quality, validation, governance, and security best practices.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements.Automate workflows using orchestration tools.Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production data issues.Document data architecture, workflows, and engineering standards.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer.Strong SQL development and database optimization skills.Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java.Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines.Hands-on experience with Apache Spark.Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.Strong understanding of data warehousing and dimensional modeling.Experience working with Git and CI/CD pipelines.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Big Query, or Azure Synapse.Knowledge of Apache Airflow, DBT, Kafka, or Fivetran.Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).Exposure to streaming and real-time data processing.Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.