Overview
On Site
USD 64.00 - 74.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Skills
SaaS
Real-time
Graph Databases
Cloud Computing
Unstructured Data
Collaboration
Scalability
Management
Amazon S3
Storage
Virtual Machines
Threat Analysis
Fraud
Version Control
Data Engineering
Extract
Transform
Load
ELT
Streaming
SQL
Python
PySpark
Neo4j
Data Modeling
Query Optimization
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Apache Airflow
Orchestration
Git
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Workflow
Data Quality
Databricks
Statistics
Mathematics
Computer Science
MEAN Stack
Customer Service
Training And Development
SAP BASIS
Job Details
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Fraud Data Engineer for a contract assignment with one of our premier SaaS clients in San Jose, CA.
Our Consumer Trust team is composed of skilled data engineers, data scientists, and analysts who work collaboratively to detect, prevent, and mitigate fraud. We leverage advanced data platforms, graph technologies, and AI-driven insights to protect our customers and strengthen trust across the ecosystem.
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineering Contractor to help design and scale our next-generation fraud data infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have deep technical expertise in building and optimizing large-scale data pipelines - both batch and real-time - along with experience in graph databases (Neo4j) and modern cloud data platforms.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
#LI-RB1
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
Our Consumer Trust team is composed of skilled data engineers, data scientists, and analysts who work collaboratively to detect, prevent, and mitigate fraud. We leverage advanced data platforms, graph technologies, and AI-driven insights to protect our customers and strengthen trust across the ecosystem.
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineering Contractor to help design and scale our next-generation fraud data infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have deep technical expertise in building and optimizing large-scale data pipelines - both batch and real-time - along with experience in graph databases (Neo4j) and modern cloud data platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines (batch and streaming) for structured and unstructured data using SQL and Python/PySpark.
- Collaborate with data scientists and business stakeholders to model, query, and visualize complex entity relationships using Neo4j.
- Optimize Neo4j data models and Cypher queries for scalability and performance.
- Build and manage large-scale ML feature stores and integrate them with AI and agentic workflows.
- Develop and maintain integrations across AWS (S3) and Azure (Blob Storage, VMs) , and third-party threat intelligence APIs to enrich fraud detection and investigation workflows.
- Automate workflows using Apache Airflow or equivalent orchestration tools.
- Apply DataOps best practices, including version control (Git), CI/CD, and monitoring for reliability and maintainability.
- Implement and enforce data quality, lineage, and governance standards across all data assets.
Required Skills:
- 8+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field.
- Proven success in ETL/ELT design and implementation, including batch and streaming pipelines.
- Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark.
- Hands-on experience with Neo4j (data modeling, Cypher, query optimization).
- Experience building ML feature stores and integrating with AI/ML pipelines.
- Working knowledge of AWS and Azure data services.
- Familiarity with Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools.
- Proficient in Git and CI/CD workflows.
- Strong understanding of data quality, lineage, and governance
- Nice to Have: Experience with Databricks.
- Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field (or bachelor's degree with equivalent experience)
#LI-RB1
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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