Data Engineer ( Citizen
Listed on 2025-11-10
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IT/Tech
Data Engineer, Data Security, Cloud Computing
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Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Level 2/3) – Data, APIs, and Cloud - ONLY CITIZEN AND GREEN CARD
Company: Leading Financial Services & Insurance Organization
Location: Newark, NJ 07102 (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Pay $65- $75
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Data & Cloud) with a strong background in data engineering, API development, and AWS cloud technologies
. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about building robust, scalable data platforms and optimizing cloud-based solutions for high-impact business applications.
As a key contributor, you will design, develop, and optimize data-driven solutions leveraging Microsoft Fabric
, Microsoft Purview
, and other modern data services to support enterprise-level data initiatives within a dynamic financial and insurance environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement data pipelines, APIs, and backend systems using modern cloud technologies (AWS preferred).
- Develop and maintain data integration and transformation solutions leveraging Microsoft Fabric, Purview, and related tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Architects, Analysts, and Dev Ops to deliver end-to-end data solutions.
- Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards.
- Optimize system performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency within the cloud environment.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies
, promoting engineering best practices. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues related to data processing or integration.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5–8 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Data Engineer with a focus on APIs, data services, and cloud-based systems.
- Proven experience with AWS Cloud services (Lambda, S3, Glue, Redshift, IAM, etc.).
- Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala for backend and data engineering development.
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems
. - Experience with Microsoft Fabric
, Microsoft Purview
, or equivalent modern data governance and analytics platforms. - Expertise in SQL
, data modeling, and performance optimization for large-scale data systems. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
, Git
, and modern Dev Ops practices. - Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to scalability, maintainability, and performance.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in the financial services or insurance industry
. - Knowledge of data security, privacy, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, SOC
2). - Exposure to Snowflake, Databricks, or Azure Data Services
. - Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
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