Data Engineer

Job Title

Data Engineer

Denver, Colorado, United States

$70‑90/hour based on experience

This role is for a Data Engineer in Denver, Colorado, offering $70‑90/hour for a contract of unspecified length. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience, proficiency in Python, SQL, and Big Data platforms, and expertise in data modeling and ETL processes.

Independently design, build, and launch new data extraction, transformation, and loading processes in production.

• Identify the data needed for business problems and implement logging to ensure data availability, working with data infrastructure to troubleshoot issues and resolve them.
• Build data expertise and leverage data controls to ensure privacy, security, compliance, data quality, and operational efficiency.
• Design, build, and launch new data models to support evolving business needs.
• Support existing processes running in production and implement optimized solutions with limited guidance, working with large‑scale data environments.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data engineering or similar roles.
• Technical expertise with data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala, SQL, and scripting languages.
• Experience with Big Data platforms such as Databricks, EMR, Hadoop.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL database design, ETL tools, and cloud environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge big data technologies and large‑scale data environments.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that impact business operations and decision‑making.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment supporting professional growth.
• Chance to develop expertise in cloud platforms and data engineering tools.
• Competitive compensation aligned with your experience and skills.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for benefits (above).

• No 3rd Parties/Corp-to-Corp Allowed

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