Data Engineer

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This role is for a Data Engineer with 8+ years of experience, focused on data modeling and architecture, for a 12-month contract in Santa Clara, CA. Key skills include advanced SQL, Python/PySpark, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) expertise.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
600
🗓️ - Date discovered
April 14, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
🏝️ - Location type
On-site
📄 - Contract type
Unknown
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
Santa Clara, CA
🧠 - Skills detailed
#Cloud #Storage #BigQuery #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Python #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Scala #Data Science #Datasets #Data Storage #Computer Science #Data Modeling #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Data Engineering #BI (Business Intelligence) #Data Pipeline #PySpark #Spark (Apache Spark) #Data Quality
Role description

CTG is seeking to fill a Data Engineer – Data Modeling opening for our client in Santa Clara, CA.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Duration: 12 Months+ contract

Duties:

   • Design, implement, and maintain robust data models to support business intelligence, analytics, and data science applications.

   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions.

   • Optimize data pipelines and workflows using Python/PySpark, ensuring efficiency and data quality.

   • Work extensively with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a focus on BigQuery for data storage, querying, and processing.

   • Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes and ensure data consistency across multiple systems.

   • Leverage advanced SQL to manipulate, analyze, and model large datasets.

   • Provide technical expertise and support for projects integrating data from ERP systems.

   • Monitor and troubleshoot data systems and pipelines, ensuring reliability and performance.

Skills:

   • Advanced SQL and data modeling skills (8+ years’ experience).

   • Proficient in Python and PySpark, particularly for data engineering applications.

   • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQuery.

   • Working knowledge of ERP systems and data structures.

   • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

   • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Experience:

   • More than 8 years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on data modeling and architecture.

   • Proven track record of designing scalable data models and integrating complex data systems.

   • Hands-on experience working with cloud-based data platforms and tools (preferably GCP).

Education:

   • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).