Senior Data Engineer

job summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer with strong experience in AWS-based data pipelines and modern data engineering practices. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with Python/PySpark, possess solid API development knowledge, and demonstrate proficiency in version control and database change management tools. Experience with AI implementation in data engineering is a strong plus.

location: Charlotte, North Carolina job type: Contract salary: $60 - 68 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities: Primary Stack (Core Tech)

• Language & Processing: Python, PySpark (Handles heavy data transformation and processing)
• Cloud (AWS): S3 (Data storage) , Lambda (Serverless code execution) , Glue (Data integration/ETL)
• Database Management: Liquibase (Database schema versioning)
• API Framework: FastAPI (Exposing processed data to applications)

Secondary Skills

• Version Control: GitHub / GitLab
• Documentation: Markdown (MD)

Nice-to-Have (The ~10% AI Focus)

• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation): Connecting LLMs (like ChatGPT) to internal company databases so the AI gives accurate, company-specific answers.
• Prompt Engineering: Crafting effective text prompts to get reliable outputs from AI tools.

qualifications: Must-Have

Liquibase

AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue) + PySpark

FastAPI / API De

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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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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Primary Stack (Core Tech)

• Language & Processing: Python, PySpark (Handles heavy data transformation and processing)
• Cloud (AWS): S3 (Data storage), Lambda (Serverless code execution), Glue (Data integration/ETL)
• Database Management: Liquibase (Database schema versioning)
• API Framework: FastAPI (Exposing processed data to applications)

Secondary Skills

• Version Control: GitHub / GitLab
• Documentation: Markdown (MD)

Nice-to-Have (The ~10% AI Focus)

• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation): Connecting LLMs (like ChatGPT) to internal company databases so the AI gives accurate, company-specific answers.
• Prompt Engineering: Crafting effective text prompts to get reliable outputs from AI tools.

Must-Have Liquibase AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue) + PySpark FastAPI / API De