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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - Sunnyvale, CA - 100% Remote - **Company:** TALENTBURST - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Sql Data Warehouse, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Airflow, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence Development, Databases, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Security, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Data Processing, Google Cloud, Data Storage Technologies, Data Ingestion, Snowflake, Containerization, Pyspark, Data Pipelines, Docker, Databricks, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4f0123fc13c00e6a ## About the Role * Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with a strong focus on API integration and database management. * Experience building data pipelines for API data ingestion, including handling authentication, error handling, and data parsing. * Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with database design, query optimization, and performance tuning in relational databases (e.g., Postgres). * Hands-on experience with Snowflake as a cloud data warehouse, including data loading, querying, and performance optimization. * Experience using Databricks for data processing, ETL/ELT, and pipeline orchestration (e.g., PySpark, notebooks). * Proficiency in a programming language is commonly used for data engineering (e.g., Python). * Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) where Snowflake and Databricks are deployed. * Understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices. * Experience supporting BI tools (like Tableau) by providing clean, structured, and performant data sources. * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. * Strong communication and collaboration skills. Desired Skills (Nice to Have): * Experience with specific ETL/orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Fivetran, dbt). * Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker). * Experience in a contract or consulting role. * Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards. * Experience with BI tools like Tableau, including dashboard creation or assisting BI developers with visualization best practices related to data structure. ## Description We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Contract Data Engineer. This role is focused on building robust data pipelines, primarily involving the integration of data from various APIs and managing critical data infrastructure. The successful candidate will work hands-on with Databricks, Snowflake, and/or relational databases, ensuring data is clean, reliable, and optimized for consumption by analytics tools like Tableau. This is a project-based contract position requiring someone who can quickly integrate and deliver results., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines to extract data from various third-party and internal APIs (REST, SOAP, etc.). * Implement efficient data transformation and loading processes (ETL/ELT) within the data platform. * Manage and optimize data storage and schemas in Snowflake and Postgres databases. * Utilize Databricks for data processing, transformation, and orchestration tasks. * Ensure data quality, accuracy, and integrity throughout the data pipelines. * Collaborate with data analysts and BI developers (particularly Tableau users) to understand data requirements and optimize data models for performance. * Monitor data pipelines and systems for performance issues, errors, and data discrepancies, implementing necessary fixes and improvements. * Develop and maintain technical documentation for data pipelines, processes, and data models. * Troubleshoot data-related issues and provide timely resolutions. * Implement best practices for data security and governance within the data platform. ## 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) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Are Software Engineer Wages Being Pushed Down? 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