Data Engineer Contractor - Talent Reserve (contract)

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 112,963 - 170,822; Full time

Job summary

The company LLP is seeking data engineers to work as contractors to build scalable data pipelines and enterprise architectures. Roles include hands-on engineering (3–7 years) and technical leadership (8+ years), with options for Hybrid, Remote, or Onsite work arrangements.

Candidates will leverage Databricks, Snowflake, and dbt to deliver end-to-end data solutions and collaborate across data science, analytics, and software teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Python and PySpark experience.
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake and dbt for data pipelines.
• Knowledge of data modeling and analytics workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures.
• Transform and model large datasets to support analytics.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Lead offshore resources and act as technical liaison for client engagements (8+ years).

Skills

Python

PySpark

Generative AI concepts

Data modeling

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

dbt

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Data Engineer

We are seeking highly skilled Data Engineers Contractors for upcoming assignments.

If selected, the role will involve building the next generation of scalable data pipelines and enterprise architectures. In this role, you will work at the intersection of data engineering, data science, and advanced analytics, utilizing modern cloud data platforms to drive business intelligence initiatives.

We are currently hiring for two distinct experience tracks: highly hands‑on technical contributors (3–7 years of experience) and technical leads (8+ years of experience) who can guide offshore teams and serve as the primary technical face for client engagements.

Roles can vary by Hybrid, Remote, or Onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Pipeline Architecture: Design, build, and maintain scalable, robust data pipelines and enterprise data architectures utilizing Databricks, Snowflake, and dbt.
• Data Modeling & Transformation: Transform and model complex, large-scale datasets within Snowflake and Databricks using dbt to support advanced analytics and business intelligence initiatives.
• Distributed Processing & Optimization: Leverage Databricks for large-scale, distributed data processing while ensuring data quality, reliability, and continuous performance optimization across cloud data platforms.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to translate business requirements into efficient, end‑to‑end data engineering solutions.

Technical Leadership & Client Engagement (For 8+ Years Experience): Act as the primary technical point of contact for client engagements, driving technical strategy and leading offshore engineering resources to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience Level: 3 to 7 years of experience for hands‑on engineering roles, or 8+ years for candidates stepping into technical leadership and client‑facing capacities.
• Core Programming: Advanced proficiency in Python and PySpark.
• Modern Data Stack: Extensive hands‑on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and dbt (data build tool).
• Data Integration: Experience orchestrating data workflows using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Advanced Analytics: Familiarity with Generative AI concepts and Data Science workflows to effectively partner with cross‑functional analytics teams.
• Architecture: Strong foundational knowledge of general Data Engineering & Architecture best practices, data modeling, and distributed processing.

The company LLP ("the company") seeks a contractor in the United States to provide services through our contracted employer/agency service providers. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without needing employment-based visa sponsorship. The company will not sponsor U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

The company LLP, its subsidiaries, and its agency service providers (including MBO Partners Inc., Magnit LLC, and TalentBurst Inc.) are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Rate Range

82 - 124 USD hourly