Data Engineer

PHT Staffing LLC; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

PHT Staffing LLC client is seeking an experienced Data Engineer for a USA remote contract role. The candidate will leverage 10+ years in data engineering across SQL, Python, dbt, PySpark, and Databricks to build and maintain production-grade data pipelines.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, data quality, data validation, and strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills, with excellent written and verbal communication required to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall Data Engineering experience.
• 6+ years hands-on SQL.
• 6+ years Python experience.
• 3+ years hands-on dbt Development.
• 6+ years PySpark / Spark experience.
• 5+ years Databricks experience.
• 3+ years Data Quality & Data Validation.
• Strong Troubleshooting, Debugging & Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Experience owning production data pipelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Data Engineering

SQL

Python

dbt

PySpark

Databricks

Data Quality

Data Validation

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Production Data Pipelines

Communication

Lakebase

Job description

One of our clients is looking for an experienced Data Engineer - USA (Remote) for a Contract opportunity.

Must-Have Keywords

Data Engineering, SQL, Python, dbt, PySpark, Spark, Databricks, Data Quality, Data Validation, Troubleshooting, Debugging, Root Cause Analysis, Production Data Pipelines

Note: Only candidates with strong hands‑on experience should apply. Knowledge‑only or theoretical experience will not be considered.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of overall Data Engineering experience
• 6+ years of hands‑on SQL
• 6+ years of hands‑on Python
• 3+ years of hands‑on dbt Development
• 6+ years of hands‑on PySpark / Spark
• 5+ years of hands‑on Databricks
• 3+ years of hands‑on Data Quality & Data Validation
• Strong Troubleshooting, Debugging & Root Cause Analysis skills
• Strong experience supporting and owning Production Data Pipelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Lakebase knowledge is a plus