Greetings!
We are looking for a Big Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions. This role focuses on developing reliable data pipelines and platforms that support analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision making. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL and is comfortable working with large, complex datasets.
Position : Sr. Big Data Engineer
Location : Whippany NJ (Hybrid)
Contract : Long term contract
Client : One of the largest financial clients.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain large-scale data pipelines and data platforms
- Build efficient ETL and ELT processes using Python and SQL
- Optimize data models, queries, and workflows for performance and reliability
- Work with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to support analytics and machine learning use cases
- Ensure data quality, consistency, and availability across systems
- Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines in production environments
- Document data processes, models, and best practices
Required Qualifications
Strong experience in Python for data processing and pipeline developmentAdvanced SQL skills, including query optimization and complex data transformationsExperience working with big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, or similar frameworksSolid understanding of data modeling, warehousing, and lakehouse conceptsExperience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)Familiarity with version control systems such as GitPreferred Qualifications
Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow or similarKnowledge of streaming technologies such as Kafka or equivalentExperience with containerization and deployment tools (Docker, Kubernetes)Exposure to data governance, security, and compliance best practicesBest Regards,