Senior Data Engineer - Big Data & Cloud

Job Title

Senior Data Engineer - Big Data & Cloud

Chandler, AZ (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

24-month contract

$54/hr W2 ONLY, NO C2C

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.

• 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 Power
  
  BI 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.

• 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 Power
  
  BI and Dremio.
• Proficiency in Unix/Shell scripting and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data engineering.
• Financial services industry experience or domain knowledge.

• 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.