Data Engineer

Job Description

My name is Bhuvi, and I am a Senior Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a -------- Data Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in --_Remote. Details for the position are as follows:

• Pay Rate: $70-75/hr to start on W2 only.
• 6-months assignment likely to be extended or converted depending on the performance and budget.
• 100% Remote opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• 5+ years of experience developing BI/DW solutions in Informatica PowerCenter or similar tools like IICS, Microsoft ADF, Apache Spark, and Talend, but not limited to architecture design/development with the ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• 5+ years of using Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Knowledge and exposure to Azure SQL DataWarehouse, Databricks or other cloud or on-premises MPP data warehousing systems (SAP HANA, Teradata, Snowflake).
• Experience with Data Lake implementations and design patterns.
• Experience in using and tuning relational databases (MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySql).
• Experience with Lambda and Kappa architecture implementations is a plus.
• Knowledge of Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Agile/Scrum.
• Experience with code versioning tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, etc., and a command of configuration management concepts and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and coding techniques.
• Experience designing, developing and testing applications using proven or emerging technologies, in a variety of technologies and environments.
• Knowledge in cloud resource provisioning and management on Azure and/or AWS is a plus.
• Familiar with Streaming and with streaming concepts and patterns is a plus.
• Scientific computing experience (R, Matlab, Python, etc.) is a plus.
• Motivated quick learner presenting a positive energetic and professional image able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and project-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Some prior exposure to pharmaceutical distribution/health care services industry desired.
• Ability to lead other Data Engineers on small projects initiatives.
• Ensures that data is clean, consistent, and synchronized across platforms as needed.
• Oversees the design and implementation of data cleansing procedures.
• Leads the identification of areas affecting data integrity and coordinates corrective actions.
• Develops solutions and recommendations for improving data integrity issues.
• Analyzes data issues and works with development teams for problem resolutions.
• Ensures that physical models align with the logical data model.
• Reviews and approves the logical data models.

Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field;
• Requires 5+ years of responsible experience in developing business solutions.
• The experience should be with requirements gathering, SQL, Data Integration tools such as Informatica Powercenter, Microsoft SSIS, Azure ADF and Data Warehousing techniques.