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Mastech Digital

Data Engineer

Roanoke, TX · On-site +1

$130K/yr

This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately. Duration ... Data Engineer Primary Skills: Data Engineering and API Development Role Description: The Data ...

Altus Consulting Corp

Data Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

Altus Consulting is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will be ... However, it is not intended to be a contract, and we reserve the right to modify the at any time.

IT America Inc

"DATA ENGINEER"

Cupertino, CA · Remote

$117K - $140K/yr

Remote Duration: 6 month contract Note: Client is looking for someone with experience on more of SQL and limited on Tableau. Required Skills: Data Engineering Expertise: * Experienced in building and ...

Marencor

AWS Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

Role: AWS Data Engineer (Python, Dataiku) Location: SFO, CA - Hybrid Job Brief As an AWS Data ... Graduate/Post-Graduate degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Unicon Pharma Inc.

Data Engineer

Davie, FL · On-site

$104K - $126K/yr

Data Engineer (Core Data Engineer role) 1 year assignment.(Temp to perm: Based on openings and ... Minimum Master's in Data Science and Compute Science - Graduate in recent years a. Data Analysis:

Lorven Technologies

Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$111K - $134K/yr

Data Engineer (Python,FAST API, Apache) Charlotte, NC Contract We are seeking a Python-based platform engineer to design and build a containerized API layer that abstracts and governs interactions ...

Strategic Staffing Solutions

Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

$111K - $134K/yr

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Data Engineer, for a W2 contract opportunity! Data Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC Work Schedule: Hybrid Duration: 12 months Top Skills:

Kforce Technology Staffing

Data Engineer

Juno Beach, FL

$111K - $134K/yr

Data Engineer will perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover insights and trends * Build ... Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is ...

Staffingine LLC

Data Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$128K - $154K/yr

Data Engineer Job Location: Redmond WA Job Type ... Contract * Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, PySpark ...

Stellar IT Group

Data Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Miami, FL (Onsite preferred) Long Term Contract Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain the data infrastructure powering company's analytics. This role ...

AMSG

$108K - $129K/yr

Contracts * CDD IDIQ * DOS COE BPA * GSA OASIS * GSA PSS * SEAPORT NxG * TEPS III * VECTOR * Case ... Data Engineer ID: 1616 Location: Fort Eustis, VA Department: N/A More about this job > Description ...

1 point system

Data Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$60/hr

Job Title Data Engineer Client Confidential Location Los Angeles, CA (5 days - Onsite) Type of Hire Long Term Contract Rate $60/hr. on W2 * Serve as developer of key DTC analytical models like ...

Inficare Technologies

Data Engineer

Leawood, KS · On-site

$111K - $133K/yr

Contract - We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data infrastructure that support analytics and business intelligence initiatives. The ...

Genesis10

Data Engineer

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$75 - $85/hr

Genesis10 is seeking a Data Engineer for a 6 month + contract position with an investment management firm. This is a remote position (Target EST/CST for collaboration) Summary: We are looking for an ...

Synaptein Solutions inc

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

Atlanta, GA Duration: 6+Month Contract 5 years of experience with at least one statistical ... Data Engineer Ability to operate independently and proactively and drive the business forwards ...

Synaptein Solutions inc

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

Atlanta, GA Duration: 6+Month Contract 5 years of experience with at least one statistical ... Data Engineer Ability to operate independently and proactively and drive the business forwards ...

Redolent, Inc.

Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$111K - $134K/yr

This is a 12+ month W2 contract opportunity. Summary: Join a passionate, tight-knit, and supportive team as a Big Data Developer/Engineer at a Global Financial Institution. This role focuses on ...

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Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Mastech Digital

Roanoke, TX • On-site, Remote

$130K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Job description


Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Data Engineer for our client in the Financial Services domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: 12+ Months Contract (possible extension/ conversion)

Location: Westlake, TX (Hybrid ? 2 weeks onsite per month/ alternate weeks, rest remote)

Salary: Up to $130,000/Annually or $65.00/Hourly

Role: Data Engineer

Primary Skills: Data Engineering and API Development

Role Description: The Data Engineer must have 7+ years of experience.

Must Haves:

- Must have experience with data engineering and API development

Data Engineering skills (Must Have):

- AWS

- Oracle, SQL, PLSQL,

- Python for ETL development

API Development Skills:

- Java script

- Restful API development

- CICD Jenkins, docker Kuberne

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

- Bachelor?s degree with 5+ years or master?s degree in computer science with 3+ years (or closely related field)

- Core Java and J2EE (3-5 years of experience), Dropwizard or Spring Framework (including Spring Boot) in developing RESTful services.

- Strong expertise in SQL is a must.

- Demonstrated experience developing, debugging and tuning complex SQL statements, and writing PL/SQL.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools

- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud development, deployment and application management

- Strong experience with unit testing and test automation frameworks

- Familiarity with tools such as JUnit, Cucumber, JMeter, Bruno

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Ability to deal with ambiguity and work in fast paced environment

- Ability to validate, monitor, and solve issues during development, testing, or in production

- Active participation in troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis (RCA) for production incidents

The Value You Deliver:

- Passionate about business-driven development and delivering customer-centric solutions

- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across remote and international teams

- Obsessed with creating the best end-to-end customer experience

- Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes and results

Education: Bachelor?s degree

Experience: Minimum 7+ years of experience

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Bijayalaxmi Panda

Recruiter Phone:

Benefits:

We have various coverages and additional benefits to choose from:

- Medical, Dental (Including Ortho) & Vision Insurance (Option to Enroll).

- Paid Leaves (Wherever applicable).

- Life & Disability Coverage (Upon eligibility).

- 401K Option, Education Assistance Program and more.

Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.


Minimum Education Required: Bachelor
Years of Experience Required: More than 5 years
Expected Travel Time: None

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