Sr. Data Engineer: 26-03029

Akraya, Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a data engineering contractor to build robust data pipelines and analytical solutions that support AI-driven products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and accessibility for AI and BI initiatives.

The role focuses on transforming raw data into valuable insights through scalable data infrastructure. The position requires expertise in SQL and Python, strong experience with cloud data platforms, and ability to optimize pipelines for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong Python programming skills for data engineering tasks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms.
• Familiarity with building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines is preferred in a cloud-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain efficient data pipelines for processing diverse data types.
• Develop and refine ETL/ELT processes using programming languages and cloud services.
• Design and implement data models and transformations for analytics and ML.
• Ensure data integrity through cleansing, validation, and quality assurance.
• Optimize query performance and pipeline execution for scalability.

Skills

SQL

Python

GCP

Data Modeling

AI

Job description

Skills: SQL (Expert), Python (Proficient), GCP (Advanced), Data Modeling (Expert), Artificial Intelligence (Beginner)
Contract Type: W2 Only
Duration: 6+ month contract with possible extension
Location: Mountain View, CA (100% Remote)
Pay Range: $70.00 - $85.00 per hour

Job Summary: This role is responsible for constructing and enhancing robust data pipelines and analytical solutions to support AI-driven products. You will collaborate with various technical teams to ensure data accuracy and accessibility for AI and business intelligence initiatives. The position requires building and optimizing data infrastructure to transform raw data into valuable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain efficient data pipelines for processing diverse data types.
• Develop and refine ETL/ELT processes using programming languages and cloud services.
• Design and implement data models and transformations for analytics and ML.
• Ensure data integrity through cleansing, validation, and quality assurance.
• Optimize query performance and pipeline execution for scalability.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong Python programming skills for data engineering tasks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms.
• Familiarity with building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines is preferred in a cloud-based environment.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space.