Senior Data Engineer ETL

Randstad

Charlotte, NC

Contract

Senior

135k-146k

8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We're looking for a sharp and experienced Senior Data Engineer / ETL Expert to join our team. You'll be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines using our core stack: AWS, PySpark, Python, and modern ETL frameworks. This role is critical to our data infrastructure, ensuring reliable data flow and accessibility across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, build, and maintain robust ETL pipelines using PySpark and Python
Design scalable data processing solutions on AWS (e.g., EMR, Glue, S3, Lambda)
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure clean and usable data
Hands-on experience in AWS services like Glue, RDS, S3, Step functions, Event Bridge, Lambda, MSK (Kafka), EKS etc.
Hands-on experience in Databases like Postgres, SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase
Hands-on experience with SQL database programming, SQL performance tuning, relational model analysis, queries, stored procedures, views, functions and triggers
Strong technical experience in Design (Mapping specifications, HLD, LLD), Development (Coding, Unit testing)
Good knowledge in CI/CD DevOps process and tools like Bitbucket, GitHub, Jenkins
Strong foundation and experience with data modeling, data warehousing, data mining, data analysis and data profiling
Optimize data workflows for performance and scalability
Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance and reliability
Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with governance standards
Document systems and processes for ongoing support and scalability

Requirements

7+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles
Strong expertise in ETL pipeline design and development
Proficiency with PySpark and Python for data processing
Deep experience with AWS data services (e.g., S3, Glue, Redshift, EMR)
Solid understanding of distributed data systems and performance tuning
Experience with data modeling and warehousing concepts
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

Experience with AWS services like Redshift
Experience with distributed data systems and performance tuning
Knowledge of data governance standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance
Short-term disability
401K plan
Salary based on education, work experience, location, certifications, etc.

Working at Randstad

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we strive to create a supportive environment for our employees.

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