Senior Data Engineer - 6 month contract

Location: Dallas, TX (3 Days On-Site, 2 Days Remote)

Contract Duration: 6 Months (with potential for extension)

About the Role: Our Client is seeking a skilled Senior Data Engineer to join their team for a 6-month contract role based in Dallas, TX. The successful candidate will play a key role in building, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines and infrastructure, working closely with stakeholders to deliver superb data solutions. This position requires 3 days per week on-site at the client location.



Key Responsibilities:

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  Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks and Azure technologies.
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  Implement data integration solutions that support analytics and reporting needs.
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  Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver effective data solutions.
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  Optimize data storage, processing, and performance for large-scale datasets.
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  Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

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  Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer or in a similar role.
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  Strong expertise in Databricks and Azure Data Services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake).
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  Proficiency in Python, SQL, and other data engineering languages.
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  Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
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  Familiarity with data modeling, data warehousing, and data governance best practices.
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  Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Skills:

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  Experience working in client-facing environments.
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  Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Contract Details:

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  Duration: 6 months with potential for extension.
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  Location: On-site in Dallas, TX (3 days per week) with remote flexibility for 2 days