> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3138170-data-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3138170-data-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Mitchell Martin - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Salary:** $106,080.0 - $126,880.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, DevOps, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ed083a0a-fda4-4626-a424-471333c82a2f ## About the Role * Experience in engineering technology leadership. * Proven ability to lead engineering teams and drive delivery. * Strong technical credibility with development teams. * Executive and stakeholder communication skills. * Hands-on understanding of modern engineering practices. ## Description The role is a contract position based in New York, NY, requiring onsite presence. As a Data Engineer, you will lead engineering teams, drive technology transformation initiatives, and offer hands-on technical guidance. The position focuses on AI enablement, operational excellence, and engineering productivity using modern engineering practices., * Lead engineering teams and oversee delivery and code implementation. * Drive the adoption of AI and modern engineering practices. * Transform site reliability engineering and enhance operational excellence. * Modernize software development lifecycle and improve engineering productivity. * Conduct architecture reviews and ensure technical governance. ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [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) - [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) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 164: AI Agents, AI Blindspots and MCP security problems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/578-dev-digest-164-ai-agents-ai-blindspots-and-mcp-security-problems) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers)