Job Description

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer – Big Data & Cloud

Location: Chandler, AZ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Duration: 24-month contract
Pay:  $54/hr W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our team as part of a pilot program. This role is focused on building robust, scalable data pipelines using a modern big data tech stack, ensuring efficient data modeling, transformation, and integration. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, accountable, and able to troubleshoot complex data engineering challenges without waiting for direction.

Responsibilities:

• Design, model, and build data pipelines using Hadoop, Hive, PySpark, and Python.

• Integrate and manage data within Amazon AWS S3, including security and data service integration.

• Design and implement database models (MySQL or similar relational databases).

• Develop and maintain job schedules using Autosys.

• Build data visualizations and reporting dashboards using PowerBI and Dremio.

• Write and optimize Unix/Shell scripts.

• Support CI/CD pipeline development and deployment processes.

• Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline and transformation issues.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data solutions align with business needs.

• Apply automation and optimization to data processes for improved efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in data engineering.

• Strong expertise in big data tools (Hadoop, Hive, PySpark, Python).

• Solid understanding of AWS S3 object storage, security, and integrations.

• Proficiency in database design and data modeling.

• Proven experience with Autosys job scheduling.

• Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI and Dremio.

• Proficiency in Unix/Shell scripting and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data engineering.

• Financial services industry experience or domain knowledge.

What We’re Looking For:

• A self-starter who proactively identifies problems and drives solutions.

• A team player who is accountable for deliverables and timelines.

• Strong communicator capable of explaining technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.