Data Engineer (only W2)

Overview

Hybrid
$30 - $40
Contract - W2
Contract - 36 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

SQL
Pythong
ASW Glue
EMR

Job Details

Job Title: Data Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA or Plano, TX (Onsite/Hybrid based on client needs)
Type: Long-Term Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with AWS data services and building scalable data pipelines. This position requires a strong understanding of AWS Glue, EMR, SQL, and Python to support data transformation, migration, and analysis.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using AWS Glue and EMR.

  • Write efficient and optimized SQL and Python scripts for data processing and transformation.

  • Perform data ingestion from multiple sources, including structured and unstructured formats.

  • Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements.

  • Monitor data pipeline performance and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner.

  • Optimize AWS Glue jobs and EMR clusters for performance and cost efficiency.

  • Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the ETL lifecycle.

Required Skills:

  • 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.

  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data processing tasks.

  • Solid hands-on experience with AWS Glue and Amazon EMR.

  • Good understanding of Spark (via AWS Glue or EMR).

  • Experience with data warehousing concepts and ETL development.

  • Familiarity with S3, Lambda, and IAM for managing data workflows on AWS.

  • Knowledge of version control systems like Git.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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