Data Engineer II: 26-02829

Akraya; California; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a Data Engineer to design and optimize data pipelines powering AI-driven analytics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and availability for BI initiatives and AI product features.

The role emphasizes building robust ETL/ELT processes in cloud environments, data modeling, and scalable data infrastructure, requiring strong SQL, Python, and cloud skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience with SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong Python programming skills for data engineering tasks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms.
• Familiarity with building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines in a cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain efficient data pipelines for processing diverse data types.
• Develop and refine ETL/ELT processes using programming languages and cloud services.
• Design and implement data models and transformations for analytics and ML.
• Ensure data integrity through cleansing, validation, and quality assurance.
• Optimize query performance and pipeline execution for scalability.

Skills

SQL

Python

GCP

Data Modeling

Artificial Intelligence

Job description

Primary Skills: SQL (Expert), Python (Proficient), GCP (Advanced), Data Modeling (Expert), Artificial Intelligence (Beginner) Contract Type: W2 only Duration: 6+ months contract with possible extension Location: Mountain View, CA (#LI-100% Remote) Pay Range: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour #LP

Job Summary

This role is responsible for constructing and enhancing robust data pipelines and analytical solutions to support AI-driven products. You will collaborate with various technical teams to ensure data accuracy and accessibility for AI and business intelligence initiatives. The position requires building and optimizing data infrastructure to transform raw data into valuable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain efficient data pipelines for processing diverse data types.
• Develop and refine ETL/ELT processes using programming languages and cloud services.
• Design and implement data models and transformations for analytics and ML.
• Ensure data integrity through cleansing, validation, and quality assurance.
• Optimize query performance and pipeline execution for scalability.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong Python programming skills for data engineering tasks.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud data platforms.
• Familiarity with building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines is preferred in a cloud‑based environment.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award‑winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment.

Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya’s industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space.