Data Engineer - Multiple Positions

Koantek; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Koantek is seeking a Data Engineer in the United States for remote, full-time and contract roles. You will design and build robust data pipelines, integrating structured and unstructured data, and develop tools for data processing and analysis.

You will lead complex data projects, apply DataOps, and collaborate with data scientists and stakeholders to optimize data workflows and guide data-driven strategies.

Qualifications

• Educational background in CS/IT or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years as a Data Engineer with cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience designing and implementing Databricks-based data solutions at scale.
• Experience building streaming and batch data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Guide big data transformations with end‑to‑end data pipelines.
• Ensure Databricks best practices across projects.
• Support Professional Services with effort estimation and risk management.
• Architect complex customer engagements as technical lead.
• Enable knowledge transfer through documentation and training.
• Share consulting expertise to improve client engagement and team performance.

Skills

Spark

Python

PySpark

Spark Streaming

Spark SQL

Data modeling

Data architecture

CI/CD

DevOps

DataOps

Kafka

Cloud experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Databricks

Kafka

StreamSets

MapReduce

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark MLlib

Job description

Location: United States – Remote Employment Type: Full-Time and Contract Data Engineer Description: As a Data Engineer at Koantek , you will leverage advanced data engineering techniques and analytics to support business decisions for our clients.

Your role will involve designing and building robust data pipelines, integrating structured and unstructured data from various sources, and developing tools for data processing and analysis. You will play a pivotal role in managing data infrastructure, optimizing data workflows, and guiding data-driven strategies while working closely with data scientists and other stakeholders.

The impact you will have:

• Guide Big Data Transformations: Implementation of comprehensive big data projects, including the development and deployment of innovative big data and AI applications.
• Ensure Best Practices: Guarantee that Databricks best practices are applied throughout all projects to maintain high-quality service and successful implementation.
• Support Project Management: Assist the Professional Services leader and project managers with estimating efforts and managing risks within customer proposals and statements of work.
• Architect Complex Solutions: Design, develop, deploy, and document complex customer engagements, either independently or as part of a technical team, serving as the technical lead and authority.
• Enable Knowledge Transfer: Facilitate the transfer of knowledge and provide training to team members, customers, and partners, including the creation of reusable project documentation.
• Contribute to Consulting Excellence: Share expertise with the consulting team and offer best practices for client engagement, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of other teams.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, with proficiency in at least two major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Proven experience in designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive data engineering solutions using Databricks, specifically for large-scale data processing and integration projects
  • Develop scalable streaming and batch solutions using cloud-native components.
  • Perform data transformation tasks, including cleansing, aggregation, enrichment, and normalisation, utilising Databricks and related technologies.
  • Experience in applying DataOps principles and implementing CI/CD and DevOps practices within data environments to optimize development and deployment workflows.
• Technical Skills:
  • Expert-level proficiency in Spark Scala, Python, and PySpark.
  • In-depth knowledge of data architecture, including Spark Streaming, Spark Core, Spark SQL, and data modeling.
  • Hands-on experience with various data management technologies and tools, such as Kafka, StreamSets, and MapReduce.
  • Proficient in using advanced analytics and machine learning frameworks, including Apache Spark MLlib, TensorFlow, and PyTorch, to drive data insights and solutions.
• Databricks Specific Skills:
  • Extensive experience in data migration from on-premises to cloud environments and in implementing data solutions on Databricks across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Skilled in designing and executing end-to-end data engineering solutions using Databricks, focusing on large-scale data processing and integration.
  • Proven hands-on experience with Databricks administration and operations, including notebooks, clusters, jobs, and data pipelines.
  • Experience integrating Databricks with other data tools and platforms to enhance overall data management and analytics capabilities.
• Good to have Certifications:
  • Certification in Databricks Engineering (Professional)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
  • GCP Certified: Professional Google Cloud Certified.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional