Senior Data Engineer (Remote)

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Amazon Web Services
Conflict Resolution
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Data Engineering
Apache Kafka
Apache Spark
Big Data
Cloud Computing
Communication

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer (Remote)
Job Type: W2 Full-time
Location: Remote

Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer with over 10 years of experience to design, build, and optimize data pipelines and architectures. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive strategic data initiatives in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement scalable, secure data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes

  • Architect and maintain cloud-based data infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)

  • Optimize data systems for performance and reliability

  • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers across teams

  • Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices

  • Mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles

  • Expert in SQL, Python, and distributed data systems (Spark, Kafka, etc.)

  • Deep knowledge of data modeling, warehousing, and big data technologies

  • Strong experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred:

  • Experience with real-time data processing

  • Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)

  • Familiarity with orchestration tools (Airflow, dbt, etc.)

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