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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer / Lead Data Engineer - **Company:** Raas Infotek LLC - **Location:** Texas City, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, BigQuery, Cloud Database, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mart, Data Transformation, Data Security, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, DevOps, Dimensional Modeling, Python (Programming Language), Operational Databases, Software Tools, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Software Organization, Freeform SQL, Google Cloud, Azure Data Factory, Informatica Powercenter, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Git, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Video Streaming, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Docker, Amazon Redshift, Databricks - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/546b30e5-d000-4255-aa0d-3c1b6e06b431 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering * Strong expertise in SQL and relational databases. * Strong experience with ETL/ELT development and data integration. * Experience with Python and/or Scala. * Hands-on experience with Apache Spark / PySpark. * Experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. * Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling. * Experience with technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Azure Synapse, or equivalent. * Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools such as Airflow, Azure Data Factory, or similar. * Strong understanding of data modeling, data quality, and data governance. * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills., * Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices. * Experience working with Kafka or other streaming technologies. * Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes. * Experience with Git and modern software development practices. * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. ## Description We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer with 10+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and data platforms. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in ETL/ELT development, cloud data technologies, data warehousing, SQL, and modern data engineering tools. The candidate will work closely with data analysts, data scientists, architects, and business teams to build reliable and scalable data solutions., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes. * Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data transformations. * Build and optimize data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts. * Perform data integration from multiple sources including APIs, databases, files, and cloud platforms. * Develop data pipelines using tools such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Apache Spark, Airflow, Informatica, or equivalent technologies. * Work with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. * Implement data quality, validation, monitoring, and error-handling processes. * Optimize data pipelines and queries for performance and scalability. * Collaborate with architects, developers, analysts, and business stakeholders. * Troubleshoot production data issues and provide timely resolutions. * Implement best practices for data security, governance, and lifecycle management. * Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and Agile development processes. ## 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) - [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) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)