Senior Data Engineer - Remote

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client seeking a Remote Senior Data Engineer.

Essential Functions:
* Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across batch and real-time environments
* Architect and manage our OLAP data platform (Redshift and related components) and partner closely with Product Engineers on OLTP data DevOps to ensure smooth cross-system integrations and data flows
* Build and optimize reliable, observable, and maintainable pipelines using AWS Glue, Kafka/Kinesis, and Python
* Develop and enforce best practices for automated testing, data validation, quality checks, and CI/CD workflows for data systems
* Collaborate closely with BI, Product Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, define data models, and deliver actionable data products
* Own and evolve data models that support analytics, product usage tracking, and real-time decision-making
* Improve data reliability, governance, lineage, and observability across the stack
* Mentor other engineers and contribute to setting strong engineering and data platform standards

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years as a Data Engineer or similar role working with large-scale data systems
* Strong expertise in Python for building and orchestrating data pipelines
* Deep experience with AWS Redshift including performance tuning, modeling, and workload management
* Hands-on experience with AWS Glue, Kafka/Kinesis, and streaming data patterns

Demonstrated experience with Data DevOps practices, including:
* Managing OLAP data infrastructure (data engineering responsibility)
* Coordinating OLTP data integration and operational workflows with product engineering
* Using tooling like Terraform, CloudFormation, GitHub Actions, CodePipeline, or similar

* Proven experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD for data
* Strong collaboration skills with both BI teams and Product/Feature teams, translating data needs into system designs
* A proactive, ownership-driven approach and comfort with a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
* Able to confidently use and adapt modern AI tools (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor, Agent Skills), treating them as agentic coding partners-knowing when to trust, adapt, or override their outputs to build high-quality solutions

Nice To Have:
* Experience with ClickHouse or other OLAP/analytical databases
* Exposure to workflow orchestrators (Airflow, etc.)
* Experience with Docker, ECS, EKS, or similar container platforms
* Familiarity with data observability tooling

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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