Senior Data Engineer - Big Data & Cloud - Strategic Staffing Solutions : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Data Engineer - Big Data & CloudLocation: Chandler, AZ (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Duration: 24-month contract Pay: $54/hr W2 ONLY, NO C2C Overview: 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. Responsibilities:

• 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 PowerBI 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.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

What We're Looking For:

• 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.