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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - **Company:** Hispanic Technology Executive Council - **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,940.0 - $174,020.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Stores, Data Systems, Database Design, Python (Programming Language), MySQL, Cloud Services, DataOps, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Technical Data Management Systems, YAML, Data Ingestion, Azure Data Factory, Delivery Pipeline, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Database Performance, Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Stream Processing, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Dynatrace, AWS EKS, Docker, Databricks - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/75260100/1 ## About the Role * A strong desire to be a Team player and build a happy collaborative environment. * Mentoring and support for Junior engineers and data scientists * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. * Solid software engineering skills, including version control (e.g., Git), continuous integration, and automated testing. * Possess a very strong understanding of python and SQL for data ingestion, transformation, and pipelining. * Hands on knowledge of batch and stream processing (Kinesis & Kafka) for large scale data pipelines. * knowledge of architecture and cloud platforms, preferably AWS and Azure * Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement. Nice To Have * Experience with building configurations in YAML * Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience with Apache Airflow (MWAA), AWS EKS, AWS RDS Aurora (MySQL), * Data observability tools such as Datahub Mote Carlo, Dynatrace, or Great Expectations * Experience building AWS and Azure infrastructure. * Certifications in AWS, Azure, or other relevant platforms., Minimum Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, Engineering, or technology related field. Desired 2 Year master's degree (MS) in computer science or technology related field. Experience 3-5 years: * Strong proficiency in data engineering languages such as Python, SQL, Java, or Scala * Proficiency in large scale data processing engines including but not limited to Spark, Flink, and Snowflake * Prior experience as a data Engineer, software engineer, or similar technical data professional * Hands-on experience with orchestration and pipeline tools like Apache Airflow, Azure Data Factory, Prefect, FiveTran, or Mage ## Description * Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines using tools such as Airflow, Python, SQL, and Databricks DLT. * Collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure that data is accessible, consistent, and reliable. * Work with both structured and unstructured data sources to ingest, transform, and store data in a manner that meets business requirements. * Implement effective data modeling and database design to support analytic and operational use cases. * Ensure best practices in data security, data quality, and data governance. * Optimize and tune SQL queries and database performance for high-concurrency environments. * Collaborate with software engineering and analytics engineering teams to integrate data pipelines with application systems. * Leverage cloud platforms (AWS & Azure) to design and deploy data solutions that are scalable, cost-effective, and meet the organization's needs. * Act as a mentor and provide guidance to junior data engineers, promoting skill growth within the team. ## 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) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [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) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)