Senior Data Engineer

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Databricks
python
pyspark
azure
aws

Job Details

Job Title Senior Data Engineer w/d Databricks

Location: Plano, TX and Wilmington, DE

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in Databricks, PySpark, and modern Data Warehouse systems. The ideal candidate can design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and work closely with analytics, product, and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and build ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks and PySpark

Develop and maintain data models and data warehouse structures (dimensional modeling, star/snowflake schemas)

Optimize data workflows for performance, scalability, and cost

Work with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform) for storage, compute, and orchestration

Ensure data quality, reliability, and security across pipelines

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data Science, BI, Product)

Write clean, reusable code and follow engineering best practices

Troubleshoot issues in production data pipelines

Required Skills:

Strong hands-on skills in Databricks, PySpark, and SQL

Experience with data warehouse concepts, ETL frameworks, batch/streaming pipelines

Solid understanding of Delta Lake and Lakehouse architecture

Experience with at least one cloud platform (Azure preferred)

Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, ADF, Prefect, etc.)

Nice to Have:

Experience with CI/CD for data pipelines

Knowledge of data governance tools (Unity Catalog or similar)

Exposure to ML data preparation pipelines

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and documentation skills

Ability to work independently and mentor others

Problem-solver with a focus on delivering business value

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