IT Data Engineering

Job Title: Sr. Data Engineer
Location: Houston, Texas
Duration: 04+ Months Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Job Description:
Position Overview

• Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize enterprise data solutions that enable advanced analytics and data-driven decision making. This individual will lead data engineering initiatives, develop scalable data pipelines, and partner closely with business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data platforms that support current and future business needs.
• This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong cloud data engineering experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across technical and business teams.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data integration solutions.
• Develop and implement enterprise-grade big data platforms supporting analytics and reporting.
• Optimize data processing, storage, and pipeline performance.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead data engineering efforts across moderate-complexity projects.
• Support modern data architecture and identify opportunities to improve development, testing, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies.
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and scalability across solutions.
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership when appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of Data Engineering experience.
• Strong experience building enterprise data pipelines.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Azure preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark, SQL, and Python.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Data Lake technologies, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and modern deployment practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with business stakeholders.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

• Experience supporting advanced analytics and reporting platforms.
• Experience leading technical workstreams or mentoring other engineers.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments.