Senior Data Engineer

Overview

Remote
$60 - $70
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Ab Initio developer
Hadoop
EKS
AWS
Ab inition CDC

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer

Location: 100% Remote - Contractor roles -Washington, DC

Duration: Long Term Contract

Responsibilities

  • Support a data product track.
  • Work with data analyst.
  • Work on day-to-day operations - on rotation basis, 6pm 6am (not that often though).
  • Infrastructure upgrades, any special projects etc..

MUST HAVEs:

  • 5-10 + years Exp.
  • Ab Initio developer role with AWS Tech stack
  • Ab Initio CDC
  • Hadoop
  • Help with design.
  • Team player and hit the ground running from day 1.
  • On call support on rotation basis (rarely they will get a call).
  • ETL processing to support data products.

Preferred:

Hive technology, ProSQL.

Certifications.

Healthcare Insurance background

Interview Process:

2 rounds MS Teams video - 1st - with Hiring Manager and 2nd will be an hour long brutal technical interview with panel.

Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and scaling of data infrastructure across cloud and on-premise environments. This

role is pivotal in enabling data-driven decision-making and delivering meaningful insights through robust data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Infrastructure Development (20%) -Architect and maintain scalable data systems including data lakes, warehouses, and APIs using modern technologies.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting (15%) - Apply statistical techniques to interpret data and generate actionable insights for strategic initiatives.
  • Data Modeling (15%) - Design and optimize data models, ensuring alignment with metadata standards and data lifecycle best practices
  • Data Collection Frameworks (15%) -Build frameworks to capture structured and unstructured data from diverse sources.
  • Continuous Learning & Innovation (15%) -Stay current with industry trends through workshops, publications, and professional networking.
  • ETL/ELT Development (10%) -Develop and maintain efficient data pipelines using Ab Initio within the AWS ecosystem.
  • Best Practices Implementation (10%) -Ensure systems meet high standards for scalability, reliability, auditing, and performance.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. (In lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience required.)

Experience:

  • 5+ years in database design, data modeling, and ETL/ELT development.
  • Hands-on experience in Ab Initio development within AWS ecosystem.

Experience with

Ab Initio EKS and Hadoop platforms.

Skills & Expertise

Must-Have Skills:

Ab Initio (including EKS)

Hadoop

AWS

Programming Languages: SQL, NoSQL, Python

Expertise:

Data architecture & modeling

Data movement & exchange format

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication & organizational skills

Work Environment

Fast-paced, dynamic setting with shifting priorities and deadlines.

Requires excellent customer service and adaptability to meet internal and external demands.

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