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Data Engineer III

Charlotte, NC, US • Posted 14 hours ago • Updated 14 hours ago

Contract W2

12 Months

On-site

$65 - $75/hr

Primary Talent Partners

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Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Data Engineer III with our large power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $65.00 - $75.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Description:
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead critical data infrastructure and migration initiatives for our next-generation application platform. This role is essential for establishing a robust, scalable data foundation as we transition from legacy systems to modern cloud-based architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

Database Architecture & Design: Design and implement PostgreSQL databases and schemas from the ground up, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and maintainability
Legacy System Migration: Lead the migration of large-scale Oracle databases from on-premises infrastructure to AWS RDS PostgreSQL clusters, managing data integrity and minimizing downtime
Real-Time Data Products: Build and optimize data products leveraging Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Hudi to deliver reliable data streams to downstream consumers
Schema Analysis & Optimization: Evaluate existing database schemas, identify optimization opportunities, recommend structural improvements, and ensure database integrity throughout changes
Change Data Capture & Auditing: Design and implement comprehensive change auditing solutions that track data modifications, provide audit trails, and support compliance requirements
Data Governance & Documentation: Develop and maintain a data catalog and comprehensive schema documentation to facilitate seamless integration with application development teams

Required Skills & Experience:

Database Expertise: Deep proficiency in PostgreSQL database design, administration, and optimization; strong understanding of relational database principles and SQL
Data Migration: Proven experience migrating large enterprise databases (Oracle to PostgreSQL preferred) with strong change management practices
Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS services, particularly RDS, EC2, and associated networking and security configurations
Streaming & Real-Time Processing: Solid experience with Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and data lakehouse technologies (Hudi, Delta Lake, or similar)
Data Modeling: Ability to design normalized and denormalized schemas, understand trade-offs, and optimize for both OLTP and analytical workloads
Change Data Capture (CDC): Experience implementing CDC patterns and audit logging systems for tracking data lineage and changes
Communication: Strong ability to translate complex data concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders; skilled at documenting architectures and schemas

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with AWS Data Pipeline tools (Glue, Lambda, or Step Functions)
Knowledge of data quality and validation frameworks
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Prior experience in application modernization or legacy system replacements
Understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Dice Id: 91093824
Position Id: 26-02120
Posted 14 hours ago

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About Primary Talent Partners

Primary Talent Partners’ (PTP) mission is to be your primary source of talent. Offering decades of staffing industry experience, we understand how to effectively engage with our candidates and clients to ensure the perfect match.

We successfully utilize a cost-efficient and flexible delivery model, allowing us to partner with clients of differing sizes, industries, and hiring models. PTP recruiters take a consultative approach to working with candidates.

Our recruiting staff takes pride in truly understanding the candidate’s skills best to position those individuals in front of the right opportunities, ensuring an excellent experience for both the candidate and the end client. Our clients choose PTP in a candidate-driven job market because of our flexible recruitment and delivery approach to servicing different account models.

PTP is fully equipped to handle MSP/VMS Contingent Staffing and Executive Search needs. Whether you are actively seeking your next exciting career opportunity or a client needing your next great team member, Primary Talent Partners is here to help!

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