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# Data Engineer III

- **Company:** Deloitte T.T.L.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $97,900.0 - $163,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Data Systems, Software Tools, Data Streaming, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://apply.deloitte.com/en_US/careers/Login?jobId=361630

## About the Role

* Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
 * Effective written and verbal communication skills
 * Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
 * Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
 * Ability to lead projects or workstreams
 * Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
 * Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
 * Ability to meet deadlines
 * Ability to provide clear guidance to others, Required:
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
 * 4+ years of experience in data engineering, extract transform load (ETL) development, or data integration
 * 2+ years of experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) and Python
 * 2+ year of experience with Spark, Databricks, or distributed data processing frameworks
 * 2+ years of experience designing and maintaining relational or dimensional data models
 * Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
 * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

 * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

## Description

Data Engineer III supports the design, development, and deployment of scalable data solutions that enable business insights and operational efficiency. This role works across the data lifecycle to build pipelines, structure data assets, and improve data quality in support of business and client needs. The ideal candidate brings hands-on engineering experience, strong technical execution, and the ability to work across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work you'll do

As a Data Engineer III on the Data Engineering team, you will be responsible for…

 * Design, build, and maintain batch and streaming data pipelines using modern data engineering tools and frameworks
 * Develop and optimize data models, data integration processes, and transformation logic for analytics and operational use cases
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data requirements and translate them into technical solutions
 * Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data workflows to support data quality, reliability, and performance
 * Document technical designs, data flows, and implementation standards to support maintenance and scalability


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