Senior Data Engineer - Big Data
Summary
Placements24 is recruiting, on behalf of a client, a Senior Data Engineer to join a fully remote data team that designs, builds, and maintains scalable big-data pipelines and infrastructure supporting analytics and machine learning. Core tech includes Python/Scala, Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, SQL, and cloud platforms such as AWS Redshift and Snowflake.
About the Role
Our client is actively searching for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join their fully remote data team. This role is essential for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that support sophisticated analytics and machine learning initiatives. You will work with massive datasets, ensuring data quality, availability, and accessibility for data scientists and analysts. This position offers the autonomy and flexibility of remote work, enabling you to contribute to impactful data projects from your chosen location. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and leverages data to drive strategic decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and optimize robust, scalable, and reliable data pipelines using big data technologies.
- Develop ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform, and load data from diverse sources into data warehouses or data lakes.
- Implement data quality checks and monitoring systems to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
- Work with technologies such as Spark , Hadoop, Kafka, and cloud-based data services (e.g., AWS Redshift, Snowflake).
- Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and provide efficient data solutions.
- Maintain and improve data infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python or Scala .
- Hands‑on experience with big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop ecosystem).
- Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS , Azure, GCP) and related services (e.g., S3, Redshift, BigQuery).
- Proficiency in SQL and data warehousing concepts.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Full remote work flexibility with a global team.
- Generous allowance for professional development and training.
- Collaborative and intellectually stimulating remote work environment.
- Company-provided equipment and home office stipend.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related role
- Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python or Scala
- Hands-on experience with big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop ecosystem)
- Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services (e.g., S3, Redshift, BigQuery)
- Proficiency in SQL and data warehousing concepts