Data Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Engineer in Miami, FL., * Design, implement and support an analytical data infrastructure and working knowledge of Modern Data Warehouse concepts

• Design, build, and maintain efficient and scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to process large volumes of structured and unstructured data
• Optimize data storage and retrieval methods to ensure performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency
• Manage AWS resources including EC2, S3, Glue, Lambda, API’s, IAM, Cloud Watch, etc.
• Interface with other technology teams to extract, transform, and load data from a wide variety of data sources using SQL and AWS big data technologies
• Explore and learn the latest AWS technologies to provide new capabilities and increase efficiency
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and Business Intelligence Engineers (BIEs) to recognize and help adopt best practices in reporting and analysis
• Help continually improve ongoing reporting and analysis processes, automating or simplifying self-service support for customers
• Maintain internal reporting platforms/tools including troubleshooting and development. Interact with internal users to establish and clarify requirements in order to develop report specifications
• Work with Engineering partners to help shape and implement the development of BI infrastructure including Data Warehousing, reporting and analytics platforms
• Contribute to the development of BI tools, skills, culture and impact
• Write advanced SQL queries and Python code to develop solutions
• Collaborate across teams to align AI initiatives with organizational goals and understanding of AI concepts

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in data engineering or a related role, with demonstrated success in delivering data solutions
• Experience with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB, and an understanding of their appropriate use cases
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and data services, such as AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, or Google BigQuery
• Experience with data versioning and testing tools, such as DVC (Data Version Control) and dbt (data build tool)
• Knowledge of big data technologies, including Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and HBase, with experience in distributed data processing
• Familiarity with data orchestration tools, such as Apache Airflow for scheduling and managing data workflows
• Understanding of data security practices, including encryption, access controls, and data masking
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala, with experience in data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop)
• AWS Glue, Lambda, S3, EC2, CloudWatch, Cloud Trail
• Dbt, Snowflake, Qlik
• Proficient in SQL, with the ability to write complex queries, perform query optimization, and conduct performance tuning

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.