Data Engineer

Jersey City, NJ, US • Posted 14 hours ago • Updated 14 hours ago
Contract W2
No Travel Required
On-site
$55/hr
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Skills

  • Extract, Transform, Load
  • Data Engineering
  • Core Data
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Data Quality
  • Distribution
  • Documentation
  • Cloud Computing
  • Kubernetes
  • Python
  • Reporting
  • SLA
  • SQL
  • Testing
  • Apache Airflow
  • Modeling
  • Performance Tuning
  • Scheduling

Summary

Data Pipeline & Orchestration
 
Design, develop, and maintain complex Airflow DAGs for batch and event-driven data pipelines
Implement best practices for DAG performance, dependency management, retries, SLA monitoring, and alerting
Optimize Airflow scheduler, executor, and worker configurations for high-concurrency workloads
 
dbt Core & Data Modeling
 
Lead dbt Core implementation, including project structure, environments, and CI/CD integration
Design and maintain robust dbt models (staging, intermediate, marts) following analytics engineering best practices
Implement dbt tests, documentation, macros, and incremental models to ensure data quality and performance
Optimize dbt query performance for large-scale datasets and downstream reporting needs
 
Cloud, Kubernetes & OpenShift
 
Deploy and manage data workloads on Kubernetes / OpenShift platforms
Design strategies for workload distribution, horizontal scaling, and resource optimization
Configure CPU/memory requests and limits, autoscaling, and pod scheduling for data workloads
Troubleshoot container-level performance issues and resource contention
 
Performance & Reliability
 
Monitor and tune end-to-end pipeline performance across Airflow, dbt, and data platforms
Identify bottlenecks in query execution, orchestration, and infrastructure
Implement observability solutions (logs, metrics, alerts) for proactive issue detection
Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and resiliency of data pipelines
 
Collaboration & Governance
 
Work closely with data architects, platform engineers, and business stakeholders
Support financial reporting, accounting, and regulatory data use cases
Enforce data engineering standards, security best practices, and governance policies
 
Required Skills & Qualifications:
 
Experience
 
10+ years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or platform engineering roles
Proven experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale data platforms in production environments
 
Must-Have Technical Skills
 
Expert-level Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, performance tuning)
Expert-level DBT Core (data modeling, testing, macros, implementation)
Strong proficiency in Python for data engineering and automation
Deep understanding of Kubernetes and/or OpenShift in production environments
Extensive experience with distributed workload management and performance optimization
Strong SQL skills for complex transformations and analytics
 
Cloud & Platform Experience
 
Experience running data platforms on cloud environments
Familiarity with containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based workflows
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  • Dice Id: 10282828
  • Position Id: 8926577
  • Posted 14 hours ago

Company Info

About MetaSense, Inc.

Join MetaSense, Inc.™, a leading force in IT placement nationwide! As an Inc. 5000 award-winning talent and technology powerhouse, we're experiencing rapid growth and gaining widespread recognition. Our main office is in West Berlin, NJ, with a branch in Philadelphia, PA. 

 

We're transforming the industry with our dedication to exceptional service.

 

When you join our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference. Whether you're helping job seekers find their dream roles or providing essential staffing solutions to companies in transition, your role will be impactful. You'll work closely with our amazing team of Coaches, Staffing Consultants, and IT Professionals, understanding the unique needs of individuals and businesses, and delivering personalized career and talent solutions that lead to success.

 

At MetaSense, Inc., we value innovative thinking, practical solutions, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With decades of combined experience in career coaching and staffing solutions, our leadership and staff are dedicated to creating strategies that help our clients thrive. We're passionate about our mission and driven to connect people with meaningful opportunities.

 

Join us at MetaSense, Inc. We are more than just a team – we’re family. Let us support you on your journey because, at MetaSense, your success is our top priority.

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