Data Engineer

Fast Switch, Ltd.; Newington (CT); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Fast Switch, Ltd. is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines for analytics and product use cases. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to technical design, ensure data quality, and operate with growing independence in a remote-first environment.

The role emphasizes batch and streaming pipelines, data modeling, API integrations, and cloud-based platforms (Azure/Databricks). Agile practices and strong coding standards are expected.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in data engineering, data modeling, and ETL pipelines.
• Proficient in SQL and Python for building data pipelines.
• Experience with Azure and Databricks, including Delta Live Tables and Unity Catalog.
• Experience with data integration/orchestration tools like SnapLogic, Azure Data Factory, and Jenkins.
• Experience with Terraform for IaC and deployment pipelines.
• Experience with API integration and data quality/monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain batch and streaming data pipelines using modern tools.
• Design transformations, optimize performance, and ensure reliable data delivery.
• Design scalable, maintainable data models and storage solutions for querying and analytics.
• Participate in agile practices, refine stories, and manage dependencies.
• Implement and enforce data quality controls, validation, and compliance across pipelines.
• Support deployment, scheduling, and monitoring of data pipelines and workflows.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modeling

ETL pipelines

Azure

Databricks

Unity Catalog

Delta Live Tables

API integration

CI/CD

Tools

SnapLogic

Azure Data Factory

Jenkins

Terraform

GitHub

Databricks

Job description

Target rate: $60 hr w2

Contract Length: 6 months

Location: Remote EST coast hours however local candidates strongly encouraged

Candidates must work on our W2 without needing sponsorship at any time now or in the future

We do not work with Corp to Corp in any manner including any form of referral bonus.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Profile Summary

The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and systems that deliver trusted data for analytics and product use cases. This role partners with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and implement solutions that support both near-term and long-term objectives. The position requires the ability to contribute to technical design, ensure data quality, and operate with increasing independence and accountability.

Profile Description

• Develop and maintain batch and streaming data pipelines using modern tools and frameworks.
• Design transformations, optimize performance, and ensure reliable data delivery.
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable data models and storage solutions aligned with business needs and supporting efficient querying, analytics, and integration efforts.
• Participate in agile best practices, help refine stories, identify dependencies, and proactively raise risks or concerns to keep work on track or raise when needed.
• Implement and enforce data quality controls, validation, and compliance standards across pipelines.
• Support deployment, scheduling, and monitoring of data pipelines and workflows to ensure consistent, reliable execution.
• Maintain clear documentation and promote coding standards, best practices, and reusable components.
• Collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams to clarify data requirements, document assumptions, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Communicate clearly during stand-ups, design discussions, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to team code reviews and share learnings with peers.

Knowledge & Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in data engineering, data modeling, and ETL pipelines.
• Strong SQL and Python skills for building, improving, and troubleshooting data pipelines.
• Experience with cloud and data platforms, especially Azure and Databricks, including Delta Live Tables and Unity Catalog.
• Strong understanding of tools such as SnapLogic, Azure Data Factory, and Jenkins for data integration and orchestration.
• Practical experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code and deployment pipeline management.
• Experience integrating with APIs.
• Knowledge of data quality and monitoring tools, particularly Soda or similar tools.
• Proficiency with version control and CI/CD workflows using tools such as GitHub.
• Solid understanding of data modeling principles, including dimensional modeling and normalization.
• Comfortable working in agile teams, with a proactive approach to planning, organizing tasks, and collaborating.