Data Engineer Contract Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

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The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend data pipelines and ETL solutions. This role focuses on building scalable and reliable data processing using Java / Python, SQL, and AWS, supporting analytics, reporting, and downstream applications. The engineer contributes across the development of lifecycles, from requirements and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

What will you do:

• Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines and backend data workflows using Python and SQL.
• Develop and optimize data processing solutions on AWS using services such as Glue, EMR, Lambda, and S3 under guidance from senior engineers and architects.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, product owners, and business partners to understand requirements and translate them into clear technical tasks.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that aligns with team standards and architectural guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data, performance, and reliability issues in lower and production environments with support from senior team members as needed.
• Participate in code reviews to provide and receive feedback and help uphold coding and quality standards.
• Contribute to design and technical discussions by sharing ideas and raising risks or improvement opportunities.
• Continuously learn and adopt tools, technologies, and development practices relevant to data engineering and cloud platforms.

What will you bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 Years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend or data engineering.
• Proficiency in Python for backend development and data processing tasks.
• Strong SQL skills, including working with large datasets and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, ideally including Glue, EMR, Lambda, and S3, and Kafka topics
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and tools that support automated build, test, and deployment.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and best practices, including version control and automated testing.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.

What will set you apart:

• Experience with Java or JavaScript is a plus but not required.

This job operates in a professional office environment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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