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Kanak Elite Services Inc

Data Engineer

Malvern, PA · On-site

$112K - $134K/yr

... contract with possible extension Responsibilities * Writes ETL (Extract / Transform / Load ... Graduate degree preferred. * Data Engineer: Python, AWS (S3, Redshift, Aurora, Athena, Glue ...

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OSI Engineering, Inc.

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Cupertino, CA · Hybrid

$52 - $67/hr

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D&G Solutions

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Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$126K - $151K/yr

Responsibilities Provide data engineering support across multiple D&G contracts and projects. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reusable data solutions. Contribute to enterprise data ...

Changeis

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$117K - $140K/yr

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Judge Group, Inc.

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Scottsdale, AZ · Remote

$60 - $70/hr

NO Length: 6 months (potential contract to hire) Contact: Brian Merin; ; Summary: Leads the design ... Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or another ...

Apex Informatics

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Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

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Kanak Elite Services Inc

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Mclean, VA · On-site

$115K - $139K/yr

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D&G Support Services, LLC

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$105K - $120K/yr

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INSPYR Solutions

Data Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · Hybrid

$45 - $50/hr

Contract Work Authorization: , or Authorized to Work in the U.S. Position Overview Seeking a Data Engineer with strong experience in large-scale data solutions, cloud development, and analytics. The ...

Ambition International LLC

Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC

$111K - $134K/yr

Direct Client Data Engineer Charlotte, NC 6-month - W2 contract-to-permanent / FTE role HYBRID in Charlotte 3 days The team is looking for someone who can combine hands-on data engineering depth with ...

INSPYR Solutions

Data Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

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Strategic Staffing Solutions

Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

$111K - $134K/yr

This is a W2 contract opportunity, and the candidates should be willing to work on our W2 ONLY, NO C2C. Data Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC Type: W2 Contract - 12 months Work Schedule: Onsite ...

VDart, Inc.

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Plano, TX

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Data Engineer

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Malvern, PA • On-site

$112K - $134K/yr

Contractor

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Hello There,

My name is Himanshu Sharma, and I serve as the Recruitment Lead at Kanak-IT INC. I am reaching out to share an excellent career opportunity for the role of Data Engineer with our esteemed client. If you are interested then please share your updated resume.

Job Description

Position               : Data Engineer

Location               : Malvern, PA Hybrid (3 days a week onsite & must be willing to relocate and be onsite on day 1)

Duration              : 9 months contract with possible extension

Responsibilities

  • Writes ETL (Extract / Transform / Load) processes, designs database systems and, develops tools for real-time and offline analytic processing.
  • Troubleshoots software and processes for data consistency and integrity. Integrates complex and large-scale data from a variety of sources for business partners to generate insight and make decisions.
  • Translates business specifications into design specifications and code. Responsible for writing complex programs, ad hoc queries, and reports. Ensures that all code is well structured, includes sufficient documentation, and is easy to maintain and reuse.
  • Partners with internal clients to gain an expert understanding of business functions and informational needs. Works closely with other technical and data analytics experts across the business to implement data solutions.
  • Leads all phases of solution development. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients and less experienced team members.
  • Assesses data quality and tests code thoroughly for accuracy of intended purpose. Provides data analysis guidance and serves as a technical consultant for the client.
  • Educates and develops junior data engineers on the team while applying quality control to their work. Develops data engineering standards and contributes expertise to other data expert teams across Vanguard.
  • Tests and implements new software releases through regression testing. Identifies issues and engages with vendors to resolve and elevate software into production.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years data analytics, programming, database administration, or data management experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
  • Data Engineer: Python, AWS (S3, Redshift, Aurora, Athena, Glue), Github, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Agile, Growth mindset, Quick learner, Adobe, Kore
  • Data Engineer: Nice to have: DPX blueprint process, Dremio, Dell Boomi, Attunity

Thanks & Regards

Himanshu Sharma

Recruitment Lead

Email : Himanshu01@kanakits.com

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/himanshustaffingexpert/

Kanak IT is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to citizenship, immigration status, race, gender, disability, or any other protected category.