[Remote] Data Engineer Level 2

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LeadStack Inc. is a contingent workforce staffing services provider partnering with Fortune 500 brands. The Data Engineer will build and maintain scalable data pipelines across Azure and GCP while developing machine learning feature engineering capabilities using platforms such as Vertex AI and Databricks. The role also focuses on automated testing, workflow optimization, documentation, and end-to-end delivery across the SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Build and Maintain Data Pipelines: Design, build, and maintain scalable, efficient, and reliable data pipelines to support data ingestion, transformation, and integration across diverse sources and destinations, using tools such as Kafka, Databricks, and similar toolsets
• Drive Digital Innovation: Leverage innovative technologies and approaches to modernize and extend core data assets, including SQL-based, NoSQL-based, cloud-based, and real-time streaming data platforms
• Implement Feature Engineering: Develop and manage feature engineering pipelines for machine learning workflows, utilizing tools like Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, and custom Python libraries
• Implement Automated Testing: Design and implement automated unit, integration, and performance testing frameworks to ensure data quality, reliability, and compliance with organizational standards
• Optimize Data Workflows: Optimize data workflows for performance, cost efficiency, and scalability across large datasets and complex environments
• Draft and Review Documentation: Draft and review architectural diagrams, interface specifications, and other design documents to ensure clear communication of data solutions and technical requirements

Skills

• * Bachelor's degree typically in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Analytics or another STEM degree
• * 4+ years of professional Data Development experience
• * 4+ years of experience with SQL and NoSQL technologies
• * 3+ years of experience building and maintaining data pipelines and workflows
• * 2+ years of experience developing with Python
• * Experience in feature engineering for machine learning pipelines
• * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and processes
• * Experience with automated unit, integration, and performance testing
• * Experience with version control software such as Git
• * Full understanding of ETL and Data Warehousing concepts
• * Strong understanding of Agile principles (Scrum)
• ·         Knowledge of Structured Streaming (Spark, Kafka, EventHub, or similar technologies)
• ·         Experience with GCP services (or Databricks equivalent) such as BigQuery, Vertex AI Platform, Cloud Storage, AutoMLOps, and Dataflow
• ·         Experience with GitHub SaaS/GitHub Actions
• ·         Experience understanding Databricks concepts
• ·         Experience with PySpark and Spark development
• ·         Experience with Service Oriented Architecture

Benefits

• Remote work, EST/CST only, with Cincinnati or Chicago preferred

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