Job Description
Job Title: Data Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Data Engineer opportunity with our client located in Sunnyvale, CA.
Job Description:
- We are seeking a skilled Data Application Engineer to design, build, and maintain data-driven applications and pipelines that enable seamless data integration, transformation, and delivery across systems.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software engineering, database technologies, and cloud data platforms, with a focus on building scalable, robust, and efficient data applications.
Job Responsibilities:.
- Develop Data Applications: Build and maintain data-centric applications, tools, and APIs to enable real-time and batch data processing.
- Data Integration: Design and implement data ingestion pipelines, integrating data from various sources such as databases, APIs, and file systems.
- Data Transformation: Create reusable ETL/ELT pipelines to process and transform raw data into consumable formats using tools like Snowflake, DBT, or Python.
- Collaboration: Work closely with analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for data applications, workflows, and processes.
Job Qualifications:
Must Haves:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Programming: Proficiency in programming languages Python, C# , ASP.NET (Core)
- Databases: Strong understanding of SQL, database design, and experience with relational (e.g., Snowflake, SQL Server) databases
- Data Tools: Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks such as Apache Airflow (DBT - Nice to Have)
- Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and their data services (e.g., S3, AWS Lambda etc.).
- Data Pipelines: Experience with real-time data processing tools (e.g., Kafka, Spark) and batch data processing.
- APIs: Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs for data access and application communication.
- Version Control: Knowledge of version control systems like Git for code management.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Nice To Have:
- Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
- Experience with BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate: $75-$83/hr.
- Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite).
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an
Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from
Software and Aerospace to
AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
