Senior Data Engineer

Accord Technologies Inc; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their team in Woodbridge Township, NJ. The role involves designing and maintaining data pipelines using technologies like Snowflake, Python, and Pyspark to support banking operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the banking domain and knowledge of data governance.

This is a W2 contract role with a hybrid work schedule starting with onsite participation. Strong analytical and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or similar role focusing on Snowflake, Python, Pyspark, and SQL.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and cloud platforms.
• Experience with release management, deployment, and version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Snowflake, Pyspark, and SQL.
• Collaborate with data analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards.

Skills

Snowflake

Python

Pyspark

SQL

Data governance

Release management

ETL/ELT processes

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Apache Kafka

Job description

Title

Senior Data Engineer

Location

Iselin, NJ (Need Onsite day 1, Hybrid 3 days from office)

Duration

12 months.

Position Type

W2 contract

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer with expertise in Databricks, Snowflake, Python, Pyspark, SQL and Release Management to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the banking domain and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and systems to support our banking operations and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines using Snowflake, Pyspark, and SQL.
• Write optimized and complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data.
• Develop and implement data models, schemas, and architecture that support banking domain requirements.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to gather data requirements.
• Automate data workflows and ensure data quality, accuracy, and integrity.
• Manage and coordinate release processes for data pipelines and analytics solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of data systems.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards within the banking domain.
• Maintain documentation of data architecture, pipelines, and processes.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and incorporate best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role with a focus on Snowflake, Python, Pyspark, and SQL.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and cloud data platforms, especially Snowflake.
• Hands-on experience with release management, deployment, and version control practices.
• Solid understanding of banking and financial services industry data and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and Pyspark for data processing and automation.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and tools.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and privacy standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good Knowledge in Azure and Databricks in highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka or other streaming technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience working in the banking or financial services industry.