Data Engineer

Title : Data Engineer

Location : Santa Clara, CA 95051

Duration : 6 Months

Onsite / Hybrid / Remote : Hybrid

Job Description : Data Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Data Application Engineer to design, build, and maintain data-driven applications and pipelines that enable seamless data integration, transformation, and delivery across systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software engineering, database technologies, and cloud data platforms, with a focus on building scalable, robust, and efficient data applications.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop Data Applications : Build and maintain data-centric applications, tools, and APIs to enable real-time and batch data processing.

Data Integration : Design and implement data ingestion pipelines, integrating data from various sources such as databases, APIs, and file systems.

Data Transformation : Create reusable ETL / ELT pipelines to process and transform raw data into consumable formats using tools like Snowflake, DBT, or Python.

Collaboration : Work closely with analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.

Documentation : Maintain comprehensive documentation for data applications, workflows, and processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Programming : Proficiency in programming languages Python, C# , ASP.NET (Core)

Databases : Strong understanding of SQL, database design, and experience with relational (e.g., Snowflake, SQL Server) databases

Data Tools : Hands-on experience with ETL / ELT tools and frameworks such as Apache Airflow (DBT - Nice to Have)

Cloud Platforms : Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and their data services (e.g., S3, AWS Lambda etc.).

Data Pipelines : Experience with real-time data processing tools (e.g., Kafka, Spark) and batch data processing.

APIs : Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs for data access and application communication.

Version Control : Knowledge of version control systems like Git for code management.

Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues.

Preferred Skills :

Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

Experience with BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.

Soft Skills :

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage projects in a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.