Senior Data Engineer (AWS / Databricks)OverviewWe are partnering with a growing organization that is building out a modern, cloud-based data platform. They are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in designing and scaling data solutions, with a strong focus on AWS and Databricks.
This role offers the opportunity to work in an evolving environment, contribute to architectural decisions, and help drive the adoption of modern data engineering practices.
Responsibilities- Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines in AWS
- Work with Databricks to support data processing and analytics use cases
- Contribute to the development of a modern data architecture (data lake/lakehouse)
- Integrate data from multiple sources and support new data initiatives
- Improve performance, reliability, and efficiency of data workflows
- Collaborate with analytics, business, and technical teams to deliver data solutions
- Help establish best practices around data engineering, deployment, and data quality
Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles
- Strong experience with AWS data services (S3, Redshift, Athena, or similar)
- Experience working with Databricks
- Strong SQL and Python skills
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and data models
- Understanding of modern data architecture concepts (data lakes, lakehouse, etc.)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Nice to Have- Experience with streaming or real-time data technologies
- Exposure to machine learning or data science workflows
- Experience with data governance, cataloging, or data quality tools
Additional Information- On-site in Houston, TX
- Opportunity to work on a growing data platform with modern tools
- High-impact role with visibility across the organization
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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