Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer (Graph) with a major corporation in Glendale, CA. 4 days per week on-site.
Duration: 12 month(s)
Pay Rate: $90 -$93/hr DOE
Must Haves:
Focus on graph databases (e.g., Neo4j), but candidates with broader data engineering skills (including Snowflake) are preferred for flexibility. The job description should prioritize graph experience but also value traditional data engineering skills.
Experience with both Neo4j and Snowflake. Industry background is not critical; graph database expertise is the main requirement.
Description:
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with our dynamic team of technologists to develop cutting-edge data solutions that drive innovation and fuel business growth. Your responsibilities will include managing complex data structures and delivering scalable and efficient data solutions. Your expertise in data engineering will be crucial in optimizing our data-driven decision-making processes. If you're passionate about leveraging data to make a tangible impact, we welcome you to join us in shaping the future of our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Create and maintain Data Platform pipelines; supporting structured, graph, and unstructured datasets
Architect and implement graph database models, schema design, and build robust, scalable solutions.
Fluency with data engineering concepts and platforms (AWS: S3, Lambda, SNS, SQS...; Iceberg), data platforms (Snowflake), configuration (data contracts), transformation, orchestration (dbt, Airflow), data quality (Great Expectations, Anomalo, Soda, Collibra).
Be an active participant and advocate of agile/scrum ceremonies to collaborate and improve processes for our team
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to drive the success of the Core Data Platform
Document standards and best practices for pipeline configurations, naming conventions, etc.
Ensure high operational efficiency and quality of the Core Data Platform datasets to ensure our solutions meet SLAs and project reliability and accuracy to all our stakeholders (Engineering, Data Science, Operations, and Analytics teams)
Engage with and understand our customers, forming relationships that allow us to understand and prioritize both innovative new offerings and incremental technology improvements
Maintain detailed documentation of your work and changes to support data quality and data governance requirements
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of data engineering experience developing data pipelines
Understanding core concepts of graph databases and its advantages over a traditional RDBMS for modeling data. Knowing use cases.
Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python)
ETL development for graph databases (extracting or loading into a graph databases)
Hands-on production experience with data pipeline orchestration systems such as Airflow for creating and maintaining data pipelines
Experience Neo4j with Snowflake
Strong algorithmic problem-solving expertise
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication
Willingness and ability to learn and pick up new skill sets
Self-starting problem solver with an eye for detail and excellent analytical and communication skills
Familiar with Scrum and Agile methodologies
Required Education:
STEM BA Degree + 5 years relevant experience
About Software Resources
Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity.
We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients' hiring needs. As a member of our team, you will have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D.
If this position fits interests you, we encourage you to apply. You can view all our job openings at Software Resources Careers.
