Data Engineer

Inceed; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

401k plan

Job summary

Inceed is partnering with a Denver-based client to hire a Data Engineer who will shape the data foundation for large-scale analytics, integrations, and pipelines across complex datasets in an exploration-focused initiative.

You will design scalable pipelines, ingest from APIs and streams, and drive near real-time analytics while collaborating with engineering and data teams. Bring 8+ years of data engineering and strong SQL and Python skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant data engineering experience.
• Strong experience with large oil and gas datasets.
• Advanced SQL skills with complex querying and transformations.
• Proficiency in Python and data libraries like pandas and numpy.
• Hands-on cloud experience in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience with modern data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery.
• Background building ETL or ELT workflows.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data pipelines and architectures.
• Integrate data from APIs, databases, flat files, and streaming sources.
• Support near real-time analytics and operational data workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and data teams.
• Develop automation and BI solutions for business users.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across systems.
• Contribute best practices for data engineering and process improvement.
• Evaluate emerging tools and technologies for future use.

Skills

SQL expertise

Python

Cloud experience

ETL/ELT workflows

Big data pipelines

Oil & gas datasets

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

BigQuery

Kafka

Airflow

dbt

Fivetran

Matillion

SSIS

Denodo

Trino

Starburst

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

Compensation: $65 - $85 /hour, depending on experience

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Data Engineer to join their team!

This is a high-impact opportunity supporting a newly formed exploration-focused data initiative. You’ll help build the data foundation behind large-scale analytics, integrations, and pipeline development across complex technical datasets. If you enjoy solving challenging problems, working in a collaborative environment, and contributing to a visible strategic effort, this role offers a chance to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Design and build scalable data pipelines and architectures
• Integrate data from APIs, databases, flat files, and streaming sources
• Support near real-time analytics and operational data workflows
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and data teams
• Develop automation and BI solutions for business users
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across systems
• Contribute best practices for data engineering and process improvement
• Evaluate emerging tools and technologies for future use

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 8+ years of relevant data engineering experience
• Strong experience with large oil and gas datasets
• Advanced SQL skills with complex querying and transformations
• Proficiency in Python and data libraries like pandas and numpy
• Hands-on cloud experience in Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Experience with modern data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery
• Background building ETL or ELT workflows
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Kafka, Flink, or Azure Event Hubs
• Familiarity with dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, Matillion, or SSIS
• Experience with Denodo, Trino, or Starburst
• Knowledge of SQL Server or PostgreSQL
• Exposure to Palantir Foundry
• Experience with seismic, SCADA, or 3D geo models
• Prior work in exploration or geoscience-focused teams
• 3 different medical health insurance plans, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off, 401k, and holiday pay
• Weekly direct deposit or pay card deposit

If you are interested in learning more about the Data Engineer opportunity. Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.