Contractor Data Engineer
Jobs For Humanity is hiring a remote Contractor Data Engineer. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting New York, New York based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Data Engineer
This is a contract position.
This is an onsite opportunity located in New York, NY.
About this position
Join the Data Governance and Technology development team within the Non-Financial Risk Technology group. As the onsite lead and a Data Engineer, you will develop and manage data workflows, pipelines, and stored procedures, working closely with business users, data scientists, and analytics teams to implement data solutions.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain databases and data stores, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
- Write complex SQL queries to analyze data and create views for reporting purposes.
- Gather business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Implement data security and access controls, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Automate database tasks using Python/Shell scripting for ETL processes and maintenance.
- Monitor and optimize database performance, resolving bottlenecks and tuning performance.
- Stay current with advancements in RDBMS, Postgres DB, and other data engineering tools.
Job Skills/Requirements
- Experience: 10+ years in data development, 7+ years of SQL experience, 5+ years of Python experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Proficient in database design, capacity planning, and troubleshooting.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across IT and business groups.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
Why should you apply?
- Opportunity to lead and develop advanced data solutions in a dynamic and impactful role.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on innovative data engineering projects.
- Competitive pay and career advancement in a fast-growing field.
Pay/Salary Range
Pay Range: $70 - $75/hr