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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - **Company:** Randstad - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $141,440.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, Databases, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Database Schema, Github, Python (Programming Language), Liquibase, Markdown, Management of Software Versions, Data Storage Technologies, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Gitlab, Fastapi, Pyspark, Api Design, GPT, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.randstadusa.com/jobs/4/1341854/senior-data-engineer_charlotte/ ## About the Role Must-Have Liquibase AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue) + PySpark FastAPI / API De ## Description 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 Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. 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. , 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. ## Related Videos - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Speak, Code, Deploy: Transforming Developer Experience with Voice Commands](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1159-speak-code-deploy-transforming-developer-experience-with-voice-commands) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) ## Related Articles - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development)