Data Engineer

Job ID
132262
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Pay Rate
$51.60 - $64.28 an hour
Location
Newark, New Jersey, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Data Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Newark, New Jersey.

Overview

The Data Engineer will build and maintain the infrastructure for the organization's data by designing, constructing, and optimizing data pipelines and architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Ingest data from SAP, Salesforce, Google Analytics, OKTA, and other sources into AWS S3 Raw layer
  • Curate and transform data into standardized datasets in the Curated layer
  • Define and implement data mapping and transformation logic/code and load data into Redshift tables and views for optimal performance
  • Deploy and promote data pipeline code from lower environments (Dev/Test) to Production following governance and change control processes
  • Develop and maintain ELT/ETL pipelines using AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, DMS, and AppFlow
  • Automate transformations and model refresh using Python, PySpark and SQL
  • Implement end-to-end source-to-target data integration, mapping and transformation across data source ? Raw ? Curated ? Redshift
  • Proficient in Redshift SQL for transformations, optimization, and model refresh
  • Integrate with on-prem and SaaS data sources, such as SAP (via Simplement), Salesforce, OKTA, MuleSoft and JAMS
  • Implement CI/CD deployment using Github
  • Familiar with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Secrets Manager for monitoring and security
  • Manage metadata and lineage via AWS Glue Data Catalog

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field with 8+ years of experience as a data engineer
  • Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Requirements

  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Knowledge of big data tools like Apache Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
  • Self-driven and have demonstrated the ability to work independently with minimum guidance
  • Demonstrated multitasking ability, problem solving skills and a consistent record of on time delivery and customer service
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred Requirements

  • Utilities experience
  • AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate

Shift

Hybrid; ideal candidate will be local to NJ and able to go into the office as needed, but if remote, occasional travel will be required.



We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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