Data Engineer - Sunnyvale

Pinnacle Technical Resources; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K contributions

PTO and sick leave

Job summary

Pinnacle Technical Resources is hiring a Data Engineer II in Sunnyvale, CA to design, build, and support scalable data pipelines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture data needs and implement robust data solutions, driving performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes SQL expertise and cloud familiarity within a dynamic contracting environment. The ideal candidate holds a BS in CS/engineering, has hands-on Spark/Hadoop experience, and demonstrates strong programming

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in data engineering or a comparable technical role.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Hands-on experience with distributed data processing tools such as Apache Spark or Hadoop.
• Solid expertise in SQL and database environments.
• Familiarity with cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support scalable data pipelines and related systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather data needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Enhance existing data workflows to improve performance, stability, and efficiency.
• Maintain strong data quality, integrity, and security across systems.
• Monitor data pipelines and resolve issues quickly when they arise.
• Document workflows, technical processes, and system designs for continuity.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

Cloud

Data engineering

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related discipline

Job description

Salary: $55,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements

• We require a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• We are looking for proven experience in data engineering or a comparable technical role.
• We need strong programming proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala.
• We expect hands-on experience with distributed data processing tools such as Apache Spark or Hadoop.
• We require solid expertise in SQL and database environments.
• We value familiarity with cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• We seek excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• We design, build, and support scalable data pipelines and related systems.
• We partner with cross-functional teams to gather data needs and deliver effective solutions.
• We enhance existing data workflows to improve performance, stability, and efficiency.
• We maintain strong data quality, integrity, and security across our systems.
• We monitor data pipelines and resolve issues quickly when they arise.
• We document workflows, technical processes, and system designs for future reference and continuity.

Technologies

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Hadoop
• Support
• Java
• Python
• SQL
• Scala
• Security
• Spark

More

We are PTR Global, a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions with a broad presence across the U.S. and Canada. We are hiring for a contract Data Engineer II role based in Sunnyvale, California. Our full-time consultants may be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K contributions, PTO, sick leave, and other applicable leave benefits. We offer competitive compensation based on role scope, location, labor market conditions, and each candidates skills and experience.

last updated 41 week of 2026