Data Engineer; USC & GC | NO H1, OPT, CPT

Data Engineer (USC & GC Only | NO H1, OPT, CPT…)

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This contract position lasts over 6 months and pays $40.00–$50.00 per hour. U.S. Citizenship or Green Card is required.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines, data workflows, and data warehousing solutions for analytics and reporting.
• Develop and optimize data modeling solutions, databases, and large-scale datasets using platforms such as Google Big Query, Hive, and other cloud-native technologies.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries and implement data transformations with Python, Spark, and Scala.
• Build and maintain batch and streaming pipelines using Spark, PySpark, Scala, and messaging systems such as Kafka.
• Orchestrate workflows and automate data processes using Apache Airflow.
• Integrate data from multiple sources, including third‑party systems via REST APIs, ensuring data quality, consistency, governance, and compliance.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Test, deploy, monitor, and support data solutions across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Document processes, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and provide technical guidance to users and cross‑functional teams.

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or related fields.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and strong programming skills in Python and/or Scala.
• Hands‑on experience with ETL processes, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience working with cloud data platforms such as Google Big Query, AWS, or Azure.
• Strong experience with Spark (PySpark/Scala) and big data technologies such as Hive and Kafka.
• Experience building and managing workflows using Apache Airflow.
• Experience integrating systems using REST APIs.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and compliance best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Job Types: Full‑time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person (On‑site)