Senior Data Engineer

Job Summary

Join our Data & AI Practice as a Senior Data Engineer driving cutting-edge enterprise data initiatives. In this role, you will lead the architecture, engineering, and maintenance of scalable data platforms supporting high-impact analytics, Machine Learning, and Generative AI solutions. This is a hybrid role based out of our office in Charlotte, NC (3 days onsite per week).

location: Charlotte, North Carolina

job type: Contract

salary: $45.33 - 55.33 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, and manage end-to-end production data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using Python, SQL, and modern cloud technologies.
• Architect high-performance data lakes and data warehouse environments leveraging cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement large-scale batch and real-time streaming infrastructure using Apache Spark, Kafka, and Apache Airflow.
• Establish robust DevOps and DataOps workflows, incorporating automated CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and data quality standards.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of hands-on experience in building and optimizing production-grade data systems.

Expert proficiency in Python and complex SQL development.

Demonstrated mastery of Big Data frameworks (Apache Spark) and cloud data warehousing (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or Synapse).

Proven track record in data modeling, star schema design, and orchestration workflow engines.

Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Charlotte, NC.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building infrastructure for Machine Learning pipelines, Generative AI, or LLM data workloads.

Hands-on knowledge of Databricks, dbt (Data Build Tool), Delta Lake, or Apache Iceberg.

Familiarity with containerization and IaC tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

Skills

AI infrastructure,Apache Airflow,DynamoDB,Redshift,S3,AWS,Apache,Kafka,Apache Spark,Spark,AI,Synapse,Big Data,BigQuery,Cassandra,Containerization,CI/CD,Data Build Tool,data infrastructure,Delta Lake,data platforms,ELT pipelines,data pipelines,streaming data,real-time streaming,Data Warehousing,DataOps,Databricks,DevOps,distributed computing,Docker,ETL,Generative AI,Enterprise Cloud,Java,Kubernetes,Large Language Model (LLM),Machine Learning,metadata management,Azure,excel,MongoDB,NoSQL Databases,production data,Python & SQL,advanced Python,SQL scripts,Snowflake,software engineering,system architecture,Terraform,orchestration tools,high-performance,architecting,automation,data quality,infrastructure,infrastructure management,mentor,mentoring junior engineers,Modeling,clear communication,maintain data,security,lead technical,technical leadership

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.