Senior Data Engineer - (26061902)

Third Eye Software; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K option

Profit sharing

Professional development and training opportunities

Employer-provided equipment

Job summary

Third Eye Software seeks a Senior Data Engineer in Atlanta, GA to modernize and scale data architecture for analytics and AI initiatives. This role involves designing data models, implementing data architecture, and enhancing data quality.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in data engineering, strong SQL skills, and expertise in cloud platforms like BigQuery and Dataform. This contract has potential for full-time conversion based on performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data engineering experience in production environments.
• Strong SQL and data modeling expertise.
• Experience with BigQuery, Dataform, dbt, or similar cloud data platforms.
• Python development experience.
• Experience with AI, LLM, MCP, or agent-based technologies.
• Experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale data pipelines.
• Strong understanding of dimensional modeling and data warehouse design.
• Experience with Git, code reviews, and modern development practices.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data models and transformation frameworks.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines in BigQuery and Dataform (or dbt).
• Implement Medallion-style data architecture.
• Improve data quality, documentation, governance, and development standards.
• Migrate and modernize legacy ETL processes and workflows.
• Review code and enforce best practices.
• Partner with technical stakeholders for future AI initiatives.

Skills

Data engineering experience

SQL

Data modeling

BigQuery

Dataform or dbt

Python

AI, LLM, MCP technologies

Enterprise-scale data pipelines

Git and modern development practices

Job description

We have an immediate need for a Senior Data Engineer to help modernize and scale the data foundation supporting next-generation analytics and AI initiatives. This is a hands‑on individual contributor role focused on designing and implementing modern data architecture, improving data quality and governance, and transitioning legacy data workflows into a scalable cloud‑based environment. The ideal candidate is a self‑directed engineer who enjoys solving complex data challenges, establishing technical standards, and building scalable solutions that enable both current analytics needs and future AI capabilities.

This is a long‑term, W‑2 contract opportunity with potential for conversion to full‑time with our Fortune 50 client, based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data models and transformation frameworks
• Develop and maintain data pipelines in BigQuery and Dataform (or dbt)
• Implement Medallion‑style data architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Semantic layers)
• Improve data quality, documentation, governance, and development standards
• Migrate and modernize legacy ETL processes and workflows
• Review code, enforce best practices, and support analytics teams through scalable data solutions
• Partner with technical stakeholders to create a foundation for future AI and ML initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data engineering experience in production environments
• Strong SQL and data modeling expertise
• Experience with BigQuery, Dataform, dbt, or similar cloud data platforms
• Python development experience
• Experience with AI, LLM, MCP, or agent‑based technologies
• Experience building and maintaining enterprise‑scale data pipelines
• Strong understanding of dimensional modeling and data warehouse design
• Experience with Git, code reviews, and modern development practices
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables

Nice to Have

• Retail, e‑commerce, or digital analytics experience

Location & Employment

• Must reside in the Atlanta, GA metro area and be willing to work onsite
• This is a W‑2 only, contract opportunity (no C2C)
• We are unable to offer any form of work authorization sponsorship, now or in the future. This includes F‑1 visa holders on OPT or STEM extensions

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical / dental / vision insurance options (50% employer‑paid premiums)
• 401K option (after 1 year of employment)
• Profit sharing
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Fully remote / Employer‑provided equipment

Third Eye Software is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.