Data Engineer

• Design, build, and maintain AWS data pipelines using S3, Glue, Step Functions, and Lambda.
• Develop back-end data processing services in Java and Scala with Spark and PySpark.
• Implement event-based architectures leveraging EventBridge and S3 event notifications.
• Configure and scale AWS Glue jobs, addressing version and table format considerations.
• Establish data validation, security checks, schema drift handling, and backfill strategies.
• Integrate external API calls within data pipelines where required.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Spring Boot based repositories.
• Support production runbooks, reruns from event triggers, and downstream job synchronization.

Our client seeks a Data Engineer professional with strong ability to support a large-scale customer migration and data load initiative. The role will build and optimize AWS-based data pipelines using Java, Scala, and Spark, with PySpark and AWS Glue across multi-stage workflows. The engagement will emphasize event-driven patterns, data quality, and operational resilience.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., * Hands-on Java with data engineering background. Python considered, Java preferred.

• Proficiency with Scala, Spark, and PySpark.
• Strong AWS experience: S3, Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, and EventBridge.
• Knowledge of state machine scheduling and multi-stage pipeline orchestration.
• Experience with data quality controls, schema evolution, and backfill management.
• CI/CD pipeline implementation and operations.
• Spring Boot repository familiarity.
• Plus: external API integration in pipelines and AI automation exposure.
• Prior experience supporting financial services data migrations preferred. Prior Capital One experience preferred.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

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Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.