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Akkodis

Data Engineer

Contract · In Office · Dearborn, Michigan (USA)

Posted Aug 1, 2026

Akkodis is proud to partner with a global automotive client who is seeking a Data Engineer for a contractual opportunity in the Dearborn, MI area.

Pay Range: $58/hr. - $65/hr. (W2) - The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

As a Data Engineer you will help design, build, and optimize the next generation of enterprise data platforms. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to develop scalable data architectures, build high-performance data pipelines, and deliver cloud-based data solutions that power business insights and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Data Architecture & Design: Oversee and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of complex, scalable, and resilient data architectures, including data warehouses, data lakes, and streaming platforms.
  • Develop & Optimize Data Pipelines
  • Lead the creation, maintenance, and optimization of advanced ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines to ingest, transform, and deliver large volumes of data from diverse sources.
  • Ensure data integrity, quality, and performance across all data flows.
  • And more

Qualifications

  • Experience with NoSQL, Kubernetes, KAFKA, GCP, Cloud Architecture, Data Architecture, Big Data, Cloud Infrastructure, Apache Spark, Big Query, Apache Hadoop, Java, Docker, Python, Data Management
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in data engineering or a related role, with a significant focus on large-scale data systems.
  • Expert proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Scala.
  • Advanced SQL skills for complex querying, data manipulation, and database design.
  • Extensive experience with big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Flink). Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services (e.g., AWS Glue, S3, Redshift, Athena; Azure Data Factory, Databricks; Google BigQuery, Dataflow).
  • Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling (dimensional, relational), and ETL/ELT processes.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

If you are interested in this Data Engineer job located in Dearborn, MI please apply. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.

No C2C

  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
  • Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
  • To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.
  • The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records by federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • · The California Fair Chance Act
  • · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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