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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer (Hybrid, Houston based) - **Company:** Rectorseal, Llc - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, Database Schema, DevOps, Dimensional Modeling, Github, Apache Hive, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Machine Learning, Metadata, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, Power BI, Ansible, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Lake, SQL Stored Procedures, PL-SQL, Data Streaming, Transact-SQL, Azure Service Bus, Microsoft Power Automate, Azure Data Factory, Git, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Hubspot, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Azure Synapse Analytics, Serverless Computing, Databricks - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=56bf46bcdf3a7d3e ## About the Role * Databricks: 5+ years of hands-on data engineering experience. Strong Python skills. Proficient with Databricks - Delta Lake, PySpark/Spark SQL, notebooks, jobs, and cluster management * Azure Data Platform: Proficient with Azure, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, and the broader Azure data ecosystem, Azure Data Factory, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Key Vault * Data Integration: Practical experience with connector management, API, and Databricks Lakeflow (Workflows / DLT pipelines). Hands-on experience with medallion architecture, dimensional modeling, and incremental load * Source Systems: 5+ years working with Oracle (PL/SQL, stored procedures) and SQL Server (T-SQL, CDC, query optimization); experience extracting from JD Edwards (JDE) table structures and business data models * Access Control: Hands-on experience implementing RBAC/ABAC, row-level security, and column-level security across Databricks, Unity Catalog, and relational databases * DevOps: Experienced with Git, Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, ansible and CI/CD pipelines * Knowledge and hands-on experience with Power BI Familiar with Agile methodology, participate in Sprint planning Skills & Competencies: * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights Preferred Requirements: * Exposure to streaming data patterns (Event Hubs, Kafka, or Structured Streaming) * Familiarity with Azure Functions, Azure ML, Logic Apps, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, and Oracle Cloud * Knowledge of FiveTran, dbt, Machine Learning, and AI development and deployment ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our Data & BI team within the manufacturing and distribution sector. This role will focus on implementing and maintaining an Azure cloud-based data platform and building scalable medallion architecture solutions to support enterprise data initiatives. This is a delivery-focused, hands-on role with primary responsibilities in implementation, platform maintenance, operational excellence, and supporting modernization initiatives. This hybrid role will require a presence at our Houston Spenwick facility for two to three days during regular business hours., Implementation & Delivery * Implement cloud-based scalable data platforms to support manufacturing operations, inventory management, and distribution analytics. * Build and maintain Lakehouse and develop ELT/ETL workflows using Databricks, Lakeflow, Azure Data Factory, FiveTran, and Azure Data Lake Storage * Integrate data from ERP and different source systems, including JD Edwards (JDE), Hubspot, Oracle, SQL Server, etc. * Configure and maintain Unity Catalog - applying access policies, lineage settings, and metadata as directed by the architectural governance framework. * Implement RBAC/ABAC across the data platform, including row-level and column-level security in UC and ADLS * Monitor pipeline health, troubleshoot failures, and perform root-cause analysis on data quality or performance issues * Participate in daily support and respond to production incidents in a timely manner Knowledge Sharing & Documentation * Actively share knowledge and produce clear technical documentation for all implemented solutions - including pipeline designs, data flow diagrams, runbooks, and configuration notes * Maintain up-to-date documentation in the team's knowledge base * Contribute to team standards and best practices ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)