Data Engineer - PSQA

Kforce Inc; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Data Engineer to support PSQA efforts in Foster City, CA. You will design dashboards, build ETL pipelines, and model release- and version-based data to enable longitudinal analysis and quality tracking.

You will work with SQL, Python (Pandas/PySpark), and BI tools (QuickSight/Tableau/Power BI) while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to translate quality needs into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL skills for querying, aggregation, and data modeling.
• Python proficiency (Pandas/PySpark) for ETL.
• Experience building dashboards with BI tools (QuickSight, Tableau, or Power BI).
• Ability to model release/version-based data for longitudinal tracking.
• Basic data science skills - statistics, EDA.
• Familiarity with AWS fundamentals (S3, Athena/Redshift).
• Experience with Git for version control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and scorecards for PSQA release and quality metrics.
• Query, aggregate, and transform release/version data using SQL and Python.
• Develop ETL pipelines to process and simplify quality and release data from multiple components.
• Model release- and version-based data to enable tracking and trend analysis over time.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to surface insights and support data-driven quality decisions.
• Collaborate with PSQA and cross-functional stakeholders to translate quality and release needs into actionable dashboards.
• Take ownership of assigned data deliverables, driving issues to resolution independently.
• Document data models, pipeline logic, and dashboard definitions for maintainability.

Skills

SQL

Python

BI tools

Data modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Git

Airflow

PySpark

Pandas

S3

Redshift

Athena

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA that is seeking a Data Engineer - PSQA. Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and scorecards for PSQA release and quality metrics
• Query, aggregate, and transform release/version data using SQL and Python
• Develop ETL pipelines to process and simplify quality and release data from multiple components
• Model release- and version-based data to enable tracking and trend analysis over time
• Perform exploratory data analysis to surface insights and support data-driven quality decisions
• Collaborate with PSQA and cross-functional stakeholders to translate quality and release needs into actionable dashboards
• Take ownership of assigned data deliverables, driving issues to resolution independently
• Document data models, pipeline logic, and dashboard definitions for maintainability

Requirements

• Strong SQL skills for querying, aggregation, and data modeling
• Python proficiency (Pandas/PySpark) for ETL and data transformation
• Experience building dashboards with BI tools (QuickSight, Tableau, or Power BI)
• Ability to model release/version-based data for longitudinal tracking
• Basic data science skills - statistics, EDA, notebook-based analysis
• Familiarity with AWS fundamentals (S3, Athena/Redshift)
• Experience with Git for version control
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Have

• Experience with data pipeline scheduling (Airflow or similar)
• Practical experience using AI tools (Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT) to improve productivity
• Prior exposure to QA, release management, or software quality metrics

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.