Data Engineer

We are seeking a Data Engineer for a 6-month contract position in Dallas, Texas. This is a specialized role focused on data observability, data testing, and data contracts. You will collaborate with vendor teams to evaluate, test, and implement data observability and data contract tools, while building scalable, secure, and maintainable data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Write ETL (Extract / Transform / Load) processes, design database systems, and develop tools for real-time and offline analytic processing.
• Test data quality, troubleshoot software and processes for data consistency and integrity, and optimize data availability.
• Integrate data from a variety of sources for business partners to generate insight and support decision-making.
• Translate business specifications into design specifications and code; write programs, ad hoc queries, and reports with clear documentation for maintainability and reuse.
• Partner with internal clients to understand business functions and informational needs; gain working knowledge of tools, technologies, applications, and databases in specific business areas.
• Participate in all phases of solution development and explain technical considerations at meetings with business and technical stakeholders.
• Test code thoroughly for accuracy, review end products with clients, and provide data analysis guidance as required.
• Test and implement new software releases through regression testing; identify issues and engage with vendors to resolve and elevate software into production.
• Provide tool and data support to business users and fellow team members.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required

• Minimum of three years of experience in data analytics, programming, database administration, or data management.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Direct exposure to data observability, data testing frameworks, or data contract tools.

• Strong SQL proficiency.

• Experience with Python or Scala.

• ETL development experience.

• Experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery).

• Preferred

• Experience with Soda, Gable, Monte Carlo, or Great Expectations.

• Integration experience with data contract or data observability vendors.