Senior Data Engineer

Acceler8 Talent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Vehicle program

Supportive team culture

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design of cutting-edge data solutions. In this role, you will transform complex data challenges into powerful insights, collaborating with teams to drive data-driven decisions. Your expertise in Databricks, AWS, and Apache Spark will be crucial as you build scalable data pipelines and mentor junior engineers. This position offers a competitive salary up to $140,000, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the data engineering field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 Jahre Erfahrung in der Datenengineering-Branche.
• Expertenwissen in Databricks, AWS und Apache Spark.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung robuster Datenlösungen auf Databricks.
• Aufbau skalierbarer Datenpipelines mit Apache Spark und AWS.

Skills

Python

SQL

ETL/ELT pipeline development

Communication skills

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

AWS

Apache Kafka

Apache Airflow

Terraform

Job description

This range is provided by Acceler8 Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll be the architect of the data ecosystem, transforming complex data challenges into powerful insights. Your key responsibilities include:

• Designing cutting-edge data solutions on Databricks, creating robust data warehouses and lakes
• Building scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark, Kafka, and AWS services
• Automating data workflows with tools like Apache Airflow and Terraform
• Collaborating with data scientists and business teams to drive data-driven decision-making
• Mentoring junior data engineers and staying ahead of emerging data technologies

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• 5-8 years of hands-on data engineering experience
• Expert knowledge of Databricks, AWS, Apache Spark, and cloud data solutions
• Strong skills in Python, SQL, and ETL/ELT pipeline development
• Proven ability to design scalable, high-performance data architectures
• Excellent communication skills and agile methodology expertise

What's in It for You:

• Competitive salary up to $140,000 + bonus, comprehensive benefits package
• Vehicle program
• Supportive, innovative team culture

Location: Houston, Texas On-site: 4 days per week

Travel: Up to 20%

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting