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Data Engineer

This role is for a Data Engineer with a short-term contract in Chicago, Illinois, offering $71.25 to $82.50 hourly. Key skills include Fabric/Azure, Python, Apache Kafka, and cloud technologies. Experience in data pipeline management and analytics is essential.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
656
🗓️ - Date discovered
February 23, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
Unknown
🏝️ - Location type
On-site
📄 - Contract type
Unknown
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
Chicago, IL
🧠 - Skills detailed
#Azure #Kafka (Apache Kafka) #Visualization #Data Processing #Apache Spark #Apache Kafka #Deployment #Pig #Python #Storage #Cloud #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Data Pipeline #Spark (Apache Spark) #Hadoop #API (Application Programming Interface) #Data Engineering
Role description
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Salary: $71.25 to $82.50 hourly

Description

We are searching for a Data Engineer with skills in Fabric/Azure, Python, and cloud technologies to join our team. This role is located in Chicago, Illinois and offers a short-term contract employment opportunity. As a Data Engineer, you will be tasked with developing data pipelines in Fabric, understanding the Fabric medallion architecture, and utilizing Python for various projects.

Responsibilities
• Develop and manage data pipelines in Fabric, ensuring smooth deployment from development to production.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Fabric medallion architecture, including bronze, silver, and gold layers.
• Utilize your Python knowledge to enhance and optimize data processing tasks.
• Utilize your skills in Apache Kafka, Apache Pig, and Apache Spark for data processing and analytics.
• Use your knowledge of cloud technologies to manage and maintain the data infrastructure.
• Leverage your skills in data visualization and algorithm implementation to create insightful data reports and visualizations.
• Work with AWS technologies and API development to enhance data processing capabilities.
• Maintain excellent communication skills, and be able to work remotely and independently under tight deadlines.
• Use your knowledge of Apache Hadoop and analytics to analyze large data sets and derive insights.
• Apply your skills in Microsoft Fabric and data pipelines to enhance data processing and storage capabilities.

Requirements
• Proficiency in Apache Kafka, Apache Pig, and Apache Spark is expected.
• Familiarity with various Cloud Technologies is required.
• Ability to work with Data Visualization tools and techniques.
• Should have experience in Algorithm Implementation.
• Strong background in Analytics is essential.
• Experience with Apache Hadoop is a plus.
• Proficiency in API Development.
• Knowledge of AWS Technologies is required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric is beneficial.
• Experience in creating and managing Data Pipelines is crucial.

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