Senior Data Engineer

Plano, TX, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Contract W2
No Travel Required
On-site
$55 - $65/hr
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Skills

  • Computer Science
  • Analytical Skill
  • Cloud Computing
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Data Engineering
  • Apache Hadoop
  • Communication
  • Apache Hive
  • Apache Spark
  • Data Processing
  • Docker
  • Data Quality
  • Data Security
  • Data Warehouse
  • Database
  • Business Intelligence
  • Big Data
  • Extract, Transform, Load
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Snow Flake Schema
  • DevOps
  • Tableau
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud
  • Problem Solving
  • Orchestration
  • Data Architecture
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • SQL
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Mentorship
  • Continuous Integration
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Kubernetes
  • ELT
  • Unstructured Data
  • Technical Drafting
  • Leadership
  • Python
  • Scala
  • Streaming
  • Workflow
  • Management
  • Real-time
  • Amazon Web Services

Summary

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer with 10+ years of expertise in building scalable data pipelines, data architecture, and advanced data solutions. The ideal candidate will lead data engineering initiatives, design robust data systems, and ensure efficient data processing across the organization.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines

  • Develop and optimize ETL/ELT processes for large-scale data processing

  • Architect and manage data lakes, data warehouses, and data platforms

  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across systems

  • Work with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources

  • Optimize performance of data systems and pipelines

  • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business teams

  • Implement data security and compliance best practices

  • Monitor and troubleshoot production data issues

  • Lead technical design discussions and provide architectural guidance

  • Mentor junior and mid-level data engineers

  • Drive adoption of best practices in data engineering


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

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

  • Strong proficiency in SQL and database systems

  • Expertise in ETL/ELT tools and frameworks

  • Hands-on experience with Python, Scala, or Java

  • Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, or Kafka

  • Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts (Star/Snowflake schema)

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

  • Familiarity with distributed systems and parallel processing

  • Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, etc.)


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with real-time data streaming and processing

  • Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

  • Exposure to BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)

  • Understanding of machine learning data pipelines


Soft Skills:

  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking

  • Effective communication with cross-functional teams

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

 

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  • Dice Id: 10477291
  • Position Id: 8917226
  • Posted 1 day ago
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