Data Engineer

TEK Systems; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Engineer to partner with Principal Data Engineers. You will keep pipelines healthy, resolve bugs, and deliver well-modeled, trusted data for reporting and analytics. Expect heavy SQL and Python work, database modeling, and contributions to dashboards and self-service analytics.

Experience with Databricks is a strong plus, with on-site, contract-to-hire work in Coppell, TX. The role offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL with advanced joins, window functions, CTEs and performance tuning.
• Python for data processing (pandas or PySpark) and automation.
• Hands-on database/data warehouse modeling (dimensional and normalized).
• Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog) familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Write SQL and Python to maintain and optimize data pipelines.
• Design and optimize database models for reporting and analytics.
• Help ship projects powering dashboards, self-service analytics, and data science.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data

Azure

Data warehouse

devops

git

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Airflow

ADF

Prefect

Dagster

Job description

Description

As a Data Engineer, you’ll partner closely with our Principal Data Engineers to keep pipelines

healthy, resolve bugs, and deliver well-modeled, trusted data for reporting and analytics. You’ll

spend most of your time writing SQL and Python, designing and optimizing database models,

and helping ship projects that power dashboards, self-service analytics, and data science.

Experience with Databricks is a strong plus

Skills

Python, Sql, Data, Azure, Data warehouse, devops, git

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Operational mindset with strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
• Clear, concise communicator who can translate business needs into technical tasks.
• Collaborative, service-oriented teammate; comfortable pairing with Principal Engineers and supporting analysts.
• Organized and detail-driven with solid documentation habits.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and the software development lifecycle.

Required:

• Strong SQL (advanced joins, window functions, CTEs, and performance tuning);
• Python for data processing (pandas or PySpark) and automation
• Hands-on database/data warehouse modeling (dimensional and normalized).
• Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog)

Preferred/Plus:

• Cloud data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
• Job orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, ADF, Prefect, Dagster);
• Data quality frameworks and observability tooling; familiarity with BI ecosystems (Power BI, Sigma).

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coppell, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Coppell,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.