Senior Data engineer (Contract/Remote)

at  Vaco SF

Montreal, QC, CA On-Site
December 11th, 2023
Software
Vaco
$ 85.00 - 85.00 hourly
contractor
Job Opportunity: Senior Data Engineer
Our client, a prominent player in the high-tech e-training industry, is on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Data Engineer. This role offers a chance to dive into a dynamic and innovative field, contributing to the company’s growth and success. The position is 100% remote, providing a flexible work environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8 years of experience in data engineering or similar roles.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka), and software engineering practices.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in agile methodologies and familiarity with JIRA, Confluence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with machine learning, AI technologies, and DevOps practices.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Senior Data Engineer
• Industry: High-tech e-training
• Location: Remote
• Tech Stack: Databricks PySpark, SQL
• Team Structure: A team of around 20 professionals

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement scalable and reliable data pipelines on modern cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Collaborate closely with data architects, scientists, and analysts to meet business data requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize data processing infrastructure, including ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and data lakes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data processing issues.
• Stay updated with emerging data engineering trends and technologies.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs