Freelance Databricks Data Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

Location: Birmingham, AL (onsite 3-4x a week)

Duration: 1-2 year contract with potential to convert full time

Rate: $55-60hr. on w2

Authorization: Candidates must be able to work directly on w2 without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

We are seeking a Jr. Data Engineer to join our team. This role involves working in a regulated, production-critical enterprise environment. The position requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, strong delivery capabilities, and the ability to translate technical requirements into understandable terms. The ideal candidate will have experience in consulting or similar environments, bringing diverse perspectives to solve challenges.

• Build, operate, and optimize batch and/or streaming data pipelines.
• Develop data models, including star schemas.
• Transform raw data into curated, reusable datasets for analysis.
• Work with relational databases, data lakes, and NoSQL systems.
• Support analytics and reporting, primarily through Power BI.
• Utilize AI tools or copilots to assist with data engineering tasks such as SQL development, pipeline generation, testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and managers within the electric utility and operations domain.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in a data engineering or software engineering role is required. Experience must include working in enterprise environments with a mix of on-premise and cloud technologies.
• Technical Skills: 1+ years of Databricks engineering experience (Open to new grads with STEM degree).
• Strong SQL and Python development skills.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL Server.
• Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines using SSIS or similar tools.
• Experience with Spark-based platforms, with Databricks Lakehouse as the primary future-state technology.
• Familiarity with orchestration tools such as Airflow or an equivalent.
• Experience with CI/CD and Git-based workflows for data pipelines.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to operate effectively in a regulated, production-critical environment.

• Experience with Palantir.
• Familiarity with using automation or AI agents to streamline engineering workflows.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated′s Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• Full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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