Data Engineer – Databricks & Data Visualization

Seneca Resources; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Data Engineer specializing in Databricks and data visualization to support critical financial infrastructure near Richmond, VA. This contract role focuses on building scalable data pipelines, data lakes/warehouses, and dashboards using Tableau and Power BI while ensuring governance and security standards.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, security, and analytics teams, automate workflows with Power Automate, and optimize cloud-based data

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of data engineering experience focused on Databricks and data pipelines.
• Experience with data lakes/warehouses and structured data management.
• Strong SQL, ETL, and data governance skills. Understanding of dashboards and BI tools.
• Hands-on visualization experience with Tableau/Power BI/Similar tools; AWS knowledge.
• Experience with workflow automation (Power Automate) and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical data solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes in Databricks.
• Develop and govern data lakes, warehouses, and datasets for analytics.
• Create dashboards/reports using Tableau and Power BI; support data visualization needs.
• Automate workflows with Power Automate and ensure data quality and governance.
• Work with engineering, security, and analytics teams to optimize data infrastructure.

Skills

Databricks

Data pipelines

SQL

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Workflow automation

Power Automate

Tableau

Power BI

QuickSight

AWS

Tools

Databricks

Tableau

Power BI

QuickSight

Microsoft Power Automate

AWS

Job description

Position Title: Data Engineer - Databricks & Data Visualization

Location: Richmond, VA (On-Site)

Clearance Requirements: None

Pay Rate: $75.00/hr

Position Description

Join a forward-thinking organization supporting the nation's central banking system as a Data Engineer specializing in Databricks and Data Visualization. This contract opportunity offers a chance to work remotely near Richmond, VA, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop end-to-end data solutions. Your expertise will drive data pipeline creation, dashboard development, and process automation, enabling impactful insights and decisions within a secure, compliant environment. You'll be instrumental in designing, maintaining, and optimizing data lakes, warehouses, and visualizations, leveraging your skills in cloud technologies and workflow automation.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical data solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Databricks and related tools.
• Develop, optimize, and govern data lakes, warehouses, and datasets for analytics.
• Create compelling dashboards and reports using Tableau, Power BI, or similar BI tools.
• Automate business and data workflows with Microsoft Power Automate or comparable solutions.
• Monitor data quality, implement governance best practices, and ensure compliance.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, security, and analytics teams to enhance data infrastructure and workflows.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 5-7 years of data engineering experience with a focus on Databricks and data pipelines.
• Proven expertise in data lakes, warehouses, and structured data management.
• Strong skills in SQL, ETL development, and data governance.
• Hands-on experience with visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, QuickSight, or similar.
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, CloudWatch) and cloud data concepts.
• Experience with workflow automation using Microsoft Power Automate or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, self-starter attitude, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Knowledge of data quality and security protocols.
• Front-end development skills with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS are a plus.

This role offers a competitive hourly rate of $75.00, long-term contract potential, and the opportunity to impact critical financial infrastructure through innovative data solutions.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.