Data Engineer

Vaco LLC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is looking for a Data Engineering Manager located in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role involves overseeing enterprise data solutions, leading engineering initiatives, and delivering scalable platforms to support analytics and business operations.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in data engineering and at least 2 years of technical leadership. Candidates should be proficient in SQL and Python, with strong skills in data integration and communication.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of data engineering or data platform experience.
• 2+ years of technical leadership or project management experience.
• Strong experience with data integration, modeling, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering projects from design through implementation.
• Build and optimize scalable data pipelines and reporting solutions.
• Mentor technical team members and promote development best practices.

Skills

Data integration

SQL

Python

Cloud-based data environments

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Data Engineering Manager

Overview

Seeking a technical leader to oversee enterprise data solutions, lead engineering initiatives, and deliver scalable platforms that support analytics and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering projects from design through implementation
• Build and optimize scalable data pipelines and reporting solutions
• Mentor technical team members and promote development best practices
• Partner with business stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions
• Improve automation, data quality, and operational efficiency
• Maintain technical documentation, governance, and standards

Requirements

• 6+ years of data engineering or data platform experience
• 2+ years of technical leadership or project management experience
• Strong experience with data integration, modeling, and automation
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, and modern cloud-based data environments
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Experience leading enterprise data initiatives
• Exposure to AI, advanced analytics, or business intelligence solutions
• Experience with cloud platforms and distributed data processing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan