Job Title : Data Engineer
Location: NYC, NY (3- 4 days a week Hybrid onsite)
Duration : Long term contract
Contract: W2 / C2C
Interview: In Person
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Database engineering and platform development across large database estates (Sybase/DB2 and newer platforms).
Performance tuning and optimization (query optimization, indexing strategies, workload analysis, capacity planning).
Design, testing, and implementation of database changes with a focus on resiliency and quality.
Participation in platform migration initiatives (including modernization toward Snowflake and/or SingleStore where applicable).
Version upgrades, patching, and operational readiness improvements.
Development and distribution on cloud platforms, including automation and standardization.
Work in a fast-paced Agile environment where time-to-market is key without compromising stability and control.
Required Skills
Intermediate knowledge of development and performance optimization on major RDBMS technologies (e.g., Sybase, DB2; plus exposure/interest in Snowflake/SingleStore is a plus).
Strong scripting skills, especially Python (automation, tooling, diagnostics, data utilities).
Basic knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Skills:
Data modeling concepts (logical/physical modeling, normalization, dimensional modeling).
Version control experience, preferably Git.
Data replication concepts and technologies (CDC, transactional replication, streaming-based patterns).
Agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) and CI/CD mindset for data/database delivery.
Experience working in geographically dispersed teams.
Personal attributes: integrity and ownership, strong team player, high motivation to expand technical and business knowledge.