Data Engineer

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This role is for a Data Engineer with a contract length of "unknown" and a pay rate of "$X-$Y". Key skills include proficiency in Python, SQL, PySpark, and Alteryx, along with AWS experience. Familiarity with Airflow and data integration practices is required.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
512
🗓️ - Date discovered
April 11, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
Unknown
🏝️ - Location type
Unknown
📄 - Contract type
Unknown
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
Maryland Heights, MO
🧠 - Skills detailed
#S3 (Amazon Simple Storage Service) #Lambda (AWS Lambda) #Spark (Apache Spark) #Data Integration #Data Engineering #Cloud #NiFi (Apache NiFi) #BI (Business Intelligence) #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Scala #Python #Data Quality #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Data Analysis #Data Pipeline #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Alteryx #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #Apache NiFi #Airflow #PySpark #Migration #Tableau
Role description

Responsibilities

Kforce is seeking a Data Engineer to support the migration of Alteryx workflows to an AWS-based environment. This role will focus on transitioning current data preparation and integration processes into a scalable cloud-native solution to improve efficiency and performance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Alteryx and cloud data engineering tools, and a passion for optimizing workflows and data pipelines. Responsibilities:

   • The Data Engineer will lead the migration of existing Alteryx workflows to AWS-native data pipelines using tools like Python, PySpark, and SQL

   • Collaborate with data analysts and business stakeholders to understand existing Alteryx use cases and ensure functional parity post-migration

   • Design and implement efficient, scalable data pipelines on AWS, incorporating best practices for performance and cost optimization

   • Work with cross-functional teams to manage data integration from various internal and external sources

   • The Data Engineer schedule and monitor data workflows using Airflow or similar orchestration tools

   • Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance throughout the pipeline lifecycle

Requirements

   • Proficiency with Python, SQL, and PySpark for data transformation and pipeline development

   • Hands-on experience with Alteryx, including workflow development and optimization

   • Strong knowledge of AWS services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, and EMR

   • Experience using Airflow or comparable scheduling/orchestration tools

   • Solid understanding of data integration practices across cloud and on-premise environments

Preferred Skills

   • Experience with Apache NiFi for data flow management

   • Familiarity with Tableau or other BI tools for reporting and validation

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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