Senior Data Engineer

The DDSI Data Engineering (DE) team is seeking a Data Engineer to design, develop, enhance, and implement systems for multiple analytical applications. The work will involve various data engineering activities such as maintaining and enhancing data acquisition processes, data validation processes, ETL/ELT data pipelines, and overall process notification methods.

• Work assignments may cover activities such as participation in data requirements gathering, source-to-target mapping, data validation scripting and review, developing and monitoring ETL/ELT data pipelines, and producing datasets as input to science models and visualizations. As part of a data engineering team, this role will be included in technical reviews of the team to ensure quality deliverables.
• In addition to technical capabilities, the role is responsible for developing an understanding of the business domain and processes, then applying that knowledge to the assigned deliverables. This role communicates data engineering progress to the project leadership team and actively participates in meetings and discussions

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available., * Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of experience with ELT/ETL development using SQL and Python
• 2+ years of experience developing and maintaining data pipeline processing with a framework such as Apache Flink, Beam or Kafka Streams
• Experience and understanding of one or more business domains to assist in gathering/refining data requirements and data design solutions
• Experience with developing in a multi environment (Dev, QA, Prod, etc.) and DevOps procedures for code deployment/promotion
• Strong understanding of database design and proficiency utilizing various database platforms, such as PostgreSQL or Snowflake
• Experience managing and deploying code using a source control product such as GitLab/GitHub
• Able to effectively formulate solutions and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical team members
• Master's degree (Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field preferred)
• Experience with infrastructure as Code, Docker and containerization and elastic scaling with Kubernetes or a similar framework and with AWS
• Experience working with large datasets and big data technologies, preferably cloud-based, such as Snowflake, Databricks, or similar
• Demonstrated proficiency with API development
• Knowledgeable on cloud architecture and product offerings, preferably AWS

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit). Why Hays? You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.