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Senior Data Engineer

Job in Shelton, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06484, USA
Listing for: SoTalent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 170000.00 YEAR
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.
Qualifications
  • 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.
What Success Looks Like
  • 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.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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