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Senior Data Engineer
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Shelton, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06484, USA
Listed on 2026-07-14
Listing for:
SoTalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you passionate about building scalable data platforms, designing modern data pipelines, and transforming complex data into powerful business insights?
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join a dynamic technology team focused on developing robust data solutions that support enterprise integrations, analytics, and data-driven decision‑making. This role is ideal for a hands‑on professional who enjoys solving complex data challenges, collaborating across teams, and delivering high‑performance cloud‑based data solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and optimize scalable, reliable, and high‑performing data pipelines and integration solutions.
- Partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver enterprise data integration initiatives with a strong focus on resilience, scalability, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and provide effort estimations.
- Develop and maintain automated testing, deployment, and monitoring processes for data pipelines.
- Troubleshoot data‑related issues, provide technical support, and ensure smooth operation of data platforms and integrations.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including data flows, lineage, architecture, and operational procedures.
- Support production environments by assisting with advanced issue resolution and performance optimization.
- Ensure high standards of data quality, accuracy, and consistency across enterprise data assets.
- Perform data analysis and root‑cause investigations to identify and resolve data anomalies.
- Conduct peer code reviews and mentor junior team members on engineering best practices.
- Implement data governance, security, and master data management standards throughout the data lifecycle.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5–8 years of experience designing and developing data pipelines, system integrations, and enterprise data solutions.
- At least 3 years of experience working with modern cloud‑based data platforms and technologies.
- Strong experience building and managing lakehouse architectures using modern cloud data technologies.
- Proven expertise designing layered data architectures that support analytics‑ready datasets and governed data consumption.
- Experience implementing both batch and streaming data processing solutions.
- Hands‑on knowledge of ETL/ELT pipeline orchestration frameworks and workflow management tools.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python‑based data engineering solutions.
- Strong understanding of data modeling methodologies, including dimensional modeling and analytical schema design.
- Experience optimizing data platform performance through partitioning, clustering, workload tuning, and query optimization.
- Knowledge of data governance, security controls, metadata management, lineage tracking, and access management.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices, source control systems, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
- Experience working with cloud ecosystems and data services across major cloud platforms.
- Exposure to AI, machine learning, or generative AI enablement within modern data environments is a plus.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Delivering scalable and reliable data solutions that support enterprise‑wide analytics and integration initiatives.
- Building efficient, maintainable, and automated data pipelines that meet evolving business needs.
- Ensuring data quality, governance, and security standards are consistently maintained.
- Collaborating effectively with technical and business teams to drive successful project outcomes.
- Mentoring team members and contributing to continuous improvement across engineering practices.
- Enabling business users with trusted, accessible, and analytics‑ready data.
- Performance‑based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, where applicable.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
- Mobility and work‑related allowances.
- Paid holidays and generous time‑off programs.
- Community involvement and volunteer opportunities.
- A collaborative environment that supports innovation, growth, and career advancement.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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