ETL Data Engineer

ETL Data Engineer - Contract or CTP - Charlotte, NC - $47.50 - $47.50/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an ETL Data Engineer in Charlotte, NC.
Role Description

We are seeking an experienced ETL Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data ingestion and transformation pipelines, with a strong focus on Apache NiFi.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing reliable ETL/ELT workflows that integrate data from diverse sources into enterprise data platforms. Experience with AWS-based data services is a plus but not mandatory.
Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Apache NiFi for batch and near-real-time data ingestion.
Build reusable, modular NiFi flows with proper versioning, parameterization, and robust error handling.
Integrate data from multiple sources including relational databases, flat files, APIs, message queues, and streaming platforms.
Implement data transformation, enrichment, validation, and routing logic to ensure high data quality and reliability.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize ETL workflows for performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
Collaborate with data architects, analytics teams, and downstream consumers to align pipelines with data models and business requirements.
Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting for data pipelines.
Follow best practices for CI/CD, version control, and secure data handling.

Skills & Requirements

4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or ETL Developer.
Strong hands-on experience with Apache NiFi, including processors, controller services, templates, and NiFi Registry.
Solid understanding of ETL/ELT concepts, data integration patterns, and data pipeline design.
Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
Experience working with structured and semi-structured data formats (CSV, JSON, Avro, Parquet).
Familiarity with Linux environments and basic scripting (Python or Shell preferred).
Experience with version control systems such as Git.
Experience with AWS data services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, RDS, Redshift, or EMR.
Exposure to streaming platforms such as Kafka or similar messaging systems.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of data lake or data warehouse architectures.
Familiarity with Agile delivery models and DevOps practices.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

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