Contract Senior Data Engineer: Build Scalable Pipelines

Engineers and Constructors International Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,432 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

Engineers and Constructors International Inc. in Houston is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a contract role.

You will design, build, and optimize enterprise data solutions to enable advanced analytics and data-driven decision making, with a focus on scalable pipelines and Azure-based platforms. The position requires hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark, SQL, Python, and Azure Data Factory, plus strong collaboration with stakeholders in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Databricks

Spark

SQL

Python

Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Lake

ETL/ELT

CI/CD

Agile

Data pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Engineers and Constructors International Inc. in Houston is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a contract role.

You will design, build, and optimize enterprise data solutions to enable advanced analytics and data-driven decision making, with a focus on scalable pipelines and Azure-based platforms. The position requires hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark, SQL, Python, and Azure Data Factory, plus strong collaboration with stakeholders in an Agile environment.