Data Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD0 - USD0
Contract - W2

Skills

Data
Engineer

Job Details

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS HAS AN OPENING!

Job Title: Data Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC ** On-Site

Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)
Role Type: W2 Contract Engagement

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Data Engineer with strong experience in Python, PySpark, and Airflow, and hands-on knowledge of Cloudera Hadoop environments. You ll be responsible for building and maintaining scalable data pipelines, enabling high-quality data flow and transformation across the organization. Infosec experience and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) familiarity are strong pluses.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient data pipelines using PySpark and Airflow.
  • Manage and optimize large-scale data workflows on Cloudera Hadoop
  • Develop reusable code in Python for data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and performance across all pipelines.
  • Work cross-functionally with data analysts, data scientists, InfoSec, and DevOps teams.
  • Support data integration projects involving on-premise and cloud systems, particularly Google Cloud Platform.
  • Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and implement process improvements.
  • Implement best practices for data security, governance, and access control, especially in regulated environments.

Required Qualifications:


  • 3 6 years of professional experience in data engineering or related fields.
  • Strong coding skills in Python and experience using PySpark for big data processing.
  • Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for orchestrating ETL workflows.
  • Deep understanding of Cloudera Hadoop (HDFS, Hive, Impala, etc.).
  • Solid understanding of data pipeline design, performance optimization, and data lake/data warehouse concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) experience, particularly with BigQuery, Dataflow, or Cloud Storage.
  • Exposure to data security practices, InfoSec principles, or experience working in a regulated data environment.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience working in agile environments and using Jira/Confluence.

Soft Skills:


  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication skills able to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented, with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.

The four pillars of our company are to:


  • Set the bar high for what a company should do
  • Create jobs
  • Offer people an opportunity to succeed and change their station in life
  • Improve the communities where we live and work through volunteering and charitable giving

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