Lead Python Data Engineer

Rahway, NJ, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
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6 Months
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • Python
  • AWS DevOps
  • Databricks
  • Apache Airflow
  • REST API design
  • SQL

Summary

We are looking for Lead Python Data Engineer for our client in Rahway, NJ / WestPoint, PA

Job Title: Lead Python Data Engineer

Job Location: Rahway, NJ / WestPoint, PA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $70hr - $75hr

Requirement/Must Have:

  • 10+ years of hands-on professional software engineering and technical leadership experience.
  • Expert-level proficiency with Databricks, DBT and Apache Airflow.
  • Mastery of Python and solid database/SQL expertise.
  • Hands-on experience with core AWS services: EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS, including IAM and secure VPC networking.
  • Strong proficiency in REST API design and integration patterns (JSON, XML, OData).
  • Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technology stream.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect and design distributed data processing systems, schema design, and microservices.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows using Databricks, DBT, and Apache Airflow.
  • Implement and manage AWS services to support data engineering tasks.
  • Design and integrate REST APIs for data access and manipulation.
  • Ensure compliance with GxP environments or software requiring compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience or familiarity with frontend tech stacks (HTML/CSS, TypeScript, Node.js, or React).
  • Solid grasp of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), containerization (Docker), and automated DevSecOps pipelines.
  • Practical knowledge of modern authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT, SAML).

Skills:

  • Python.
  • AWS DevOps.
  • Databricks.
  • DBT.
  • Apache Airflow.
  • REST API design.
  • SQL.

Qualification And Education:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
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  • Dice Id: 10516350
  • Position Id: NJ_LPDE_0714
  • Posted 1 hour ago
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