Data Engineer

Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $80.00/hr

On-Demand Group is currently seeking for a Data Engineer for a 6-month contract engagement to start.

Job Location: On-site – any 4 office location, Minneapolis, MN, Arlington, VA, Portland, OR, Raleigh, NC

Job Type: Contract to Hire

The Senior Cloud Data Engineer plays a key role in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Big Query. The incumbent will collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and other engineers to ensure timely access to high-quality data for data-driven decision-making across the organization.

• Design, develop, and implement data pipelines using GCP Big Query, Dataflow, and Airflow for data ingestion, transformation, and loading.
• Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure data quality through data cleansing, validation, and monitoring processes.
• Develop and maintain data models and schemas in Big Query to support various data analysis needs.
• Automate data pipeline tasks using scripting languages like Python and tools like Dataflow.
• Collaborate with data analysts and data scientists to understand data requirements and translate them into technical data solutions.
• Leverage Dev Ops Terraform (IaC) to ensure seamless integration of data pipelines with CI/CD workflows.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and infrastructure to identify and resolve issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in GCP Big Query and other related technologies.
• Document data pipelines and technical processes for future reference and knowledge sharing.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology or related field.
• 5+ years of solid experience as a data engineer.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing / datalake concepts and data modeling.
• Proven experience with designing and implementing data pipelines using GCP Big Query, Dataflow and Airflow.
• Strong SQL and scripting languages like Python (or similar) skills.
• Experience with data quality tools and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Passion for data and a desire to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Experience with other GCP services like Cloud Storage, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub etc.
• Experience with cloud deployment and automation tools like Terraform.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI or Looker.
• Experience with healthcare data.
• Familiarity with machine learning, artificial intelligence and data science concepts.
• Experience with data governance and healthcare PHI data security best practices.
• Ability to work independently on tasks and projects to deliver data engineering solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and convey complex technical concepts as well.

The projected hourly range for this position is $70 to $80.

On-Demand Group (ODG) provides employee benefits which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.

ODG is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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