About the Role
We are hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team at Blue Bridge People. This is a 100% remote contract role, perfect for candidates looking to work on a modern, cloud-based data platform. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining high-quality data ingestion pipelines, enabling Data-as-a-Service capabilities, and ensuring data quality and reliability across the platform.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data ingestion and processing pipelines using AWS-native services.
- Develop and manage data workflows leveraging YAML-based configurations.
- Ensure data quality, validation, and reliability across the data platform.
- Support and enhance a Data-as-a-Service architecture consumed by downstream applications and analytics teams.
- Implement and maintain ETL workflows using AWS Glue and related services.
- Monitor and improve system performance, observability, and reliability using tools such as Datadog.
- Lead technical efforts, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions.
- Contribute to platform expansion initiatives, including future adoption of Databricks.
Requirements
- Strong experience as a Data Engineer working on production-grade data platforms.
- Proficiency in Python for data engineering and automation.
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud-based architectures, including S3 and Parquet file formats.
- Solid understanding of data quality frameworks, testing strategies, and validation practices.
- Testing expertise using tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, and Postman.
- Experience with version control and collaboration using GitHub.
- Prior technical leadership experience, including leading initiatives or mentoring engineers.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Databricks or interest in expanding the platform into Databricks-based solutions.
- Knowledge of Cypress for test automation.
- Strong SQL skills for data analysis and validation.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing in data environments.
- Familiarity with synthetic data generation techniques.
What We Offer
- 100% remote work flexibility.
- Visa sponsorship available.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.
- Access to exclusive remote job opportunities in Data Science.
- Mentorship and professional development.
- Work-life balance with flexible working hours.
This Senior Data Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to work remotely on a modern data platform with a competitive salary and visa sponsorship. Join a supportive team and contribute to innovative data solutions.
About Blue Bridge People
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Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in Python and experienced with AWS services such as S3 and Glue for building scalable data ingestion pipelines, demonstrating a strong understanding of cloud architecture.
Self-motivated and disciplined, thriving in a fully remote work environment, capable of managing time effectively while collaborating asynchronously with cross-functional teams.
Analytical mindset with hands-on experience in data quality frameworks, utilizing tools like Selenium for automated testing and Postman for API testing to ensure data integrity.
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