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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineers - **Company:** Kainos - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Software Quality, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Stores, Data Systems, Data Visualization, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Change Data Capture, Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2976685341-2 ## About the Role * Strong software development experience in one of Java, Scala, or Python * Software development experience with data-processing platforms from vendors such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks. * Experience of developing substantial components for large-scale data processing solutions and deploying into a production environment * Proficient in SQL and SQL extensions for analytical queries * Solid understanding of ETL/ELT data processing pipelines and design patterns * Aware of key features and pitfalls of distributed data processing frameworks, data stores and data serialisation formats * Able to write quality, testable code and has experience of automated testing * Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment techniques * A Keen interest in AI Technologies DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: * Experience of performance tuning * Experience of data visualisation and complex data transformations * Experience with steaming and event-processing architectures including technologies such as Kafka and change-data-capture (CDC) products * Expertise in continuous improvement and sharing input on data best practice * Practical experience with AI technologies, tools, processes and delivery ## Description As a Senior Data Engineer (Senior Associate) at Kainos, you will be responsible or designing and developing data processing and data persistence software components for solutions which handle data at scale. Working in agile teams, Senior Data Engineers provide strong development leadership and take responsibility for significant technical components of data systems . You will work within a multi-skilled agile team to design and develop large-scale data processing software to meet user needs in demanding production environments. Your responsibilities will include: * Working to develop data processing software primarily for deployment in Big Data technologies. The role encompasses the full software lifecycle including design, code, test and defect resolution. * Working with Architects and Lead Engineers to ensure the software supports non-functional needs. * Collaborating with colleagues to resolve implementation challenges and ensure code quality and maintainability remains high. 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