Data Engineer (Pyspark)

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

data engineer
pyspark
aws
python
Airflow
databricks
DQ

Job Details

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Data Engineer (PySpark & AWS) " for one of our clients. A global leader in business and technology services
Role : Data Engineer (PySpark & AWS)
Rate- $89/hr. but flexible for a strong candidate Location- 3 days onsite in Irvine CA
Rate range : 60 -70/hr. on w2 Job type Contract W2 Skills required : Data engineer, spark, python, Pyspark, Airflow

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Technical Expertise :

  • Strong hands-on experience with PySpark, Spark, Python, and SQL.
  • Proficiency in AWS cloud services for data engineering (e.g., S3, EMR, EKS, Glue, Lambda).
  • Experience with Databricks for scalable data processing and collaborative analytics.
  • Familiarity with Airflow for orchestration and DBT for transformation.
  • Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
  • Version control using GitHub and CI/CD practices.

Professional Experience:

  • ~10 years of experience in software/data engineering
  • Proven track record of delivering data solutions in complex environments.
  • Experience working in client-facing roles and managing stakeholder expectations.
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently.
  • Calm and composed under pressure, with a solution-oriented approach.


About Trident
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Learn more: .
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022

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