Senior Data Engineer

KellyMitchell Group; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Profit sharing

401k

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group in Orlando, FL seeks a Senior Data Engineer to join a 12-month contract focused on modernizing enterprise data platforms. You will design and build scalable Python/SQL pipelines, leverage Airflow, and work with cloud-based technologies to enable analytics and AI-assisted development.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on Python/SQL development, strong ETL/ELT experience, and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders across technical and business teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python and SQL development in enterprise environments.
• Extensive experience designing and maintaining complex ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Hands-on Airflow experience for orchestration, scheduling, and monitoring.
• Experience building cloud-based data solutions on AWS or Azure.
• Experience with API development and data warehouse design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Build, automate, and monitor data workflows with Airflow and cloud tech.
• Create scalable data solutions supporting enterprise analytics and business applications.
• Process and transform billions of records ensuring data quality and performance.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop APIs and support deployments across multiple environments.

Skills

Python development

SQL development

ETL/ELT pipelines

Airflow

Cloud data solutions

API development

Data modeling

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Apache Airflow

Snowflake

Databricks

GitHub

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Summary Our client, a leading entertainment and hospitality company, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their team! This is a 12-month contract opportunity supporting a large-scale enterprise data modernization initiative focused on developing scalable data pipelines, enhancing cloud-based platforms, and leveraging modern AI-assisted development practices. The ideal candidate is a highly technical, hands-on engineer with deep Python and SQL expertise, experience supporting enterprise-scale data environments, and strong collaboration skills. This position is based in Orlando, FL, with local candidates preferred for onsite collaboration in the Celebration area. Remote candidates will also be considered. This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain large-scale ETL/ELT data pipelines using Python and SQL
• Build, automate, and monitor data workflows using Apache Airflow and cloud-based technologies
• Develop scalable data solutions supporting enterprise analytics, business applications, and revenue optimization initiatives
• Process and transform large datasets, including billions of records, while ensuring data quality, reliability, and performance
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Develop and integrate APIs, contribute to data architecture and modeling discussions, and support deployments across multiple environments
• Leverage Generative AI and AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and delivery efficiency

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 5+ years of technology experience with advanced, hands-on Python and SQL development expertise
• Extensive experience designing, developing, and maintaining complex ETL/ELT pipelines in large-scale enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for data workflow orchestration, scheduling, and monitoring
• Experience building cloud-based data solutions using AWS or Microsoft Azure
• Experience processing, transforming, and managing large-scale datasets across enterprise data platforms
• Experience with API development, data integration, and database or data warehouse design
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to gather requirements and collaborate across technical and business teams

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with Snowflake for cloud data warehousing and data transformation
• Experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, or comparable big data technologies
• Experience leveraging Generative AI and AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software development
• Familiarity with LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases, or GenAI frameworks such as AWS Bedrock or LangChain
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide modernization initiatives or large-scale technology transformation projects
• Experience with GitHub, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps deployment practices
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, or containerized cloud environments

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong analytical thinking and technical problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Collaborative, personable approach with strong stakeholder relationship-building skills
• Ability to take ownership and deliver scalable solutions in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for modern development tools and emerging technologies

Work Environment

• Location: Orlando, FL preferred
• Work Arrangement: Onsite collaboration in the Celebration, FL area for local candidates; remote candidates will be considered
• Contract Duration: 12 months

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $56.00 and $80.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location.

We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.