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IDR is seeking a Data Engineer to join one of our top clients for a remote contract opportunity (California preferred). This role is ideal for a senior Data Engineer who can build and optimize modern data pipelines across multiple ETL/data ecosystems and partner closely with technical and business stakeholders to deliver reliable data products.
Position Overview for the Data Engineer:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows across modern data platforms
- Develop and optimize solutions using tools such as Spark, PySpark, Databricks, Snowflake, SQL, Informatica, and/or Palantir Foundry
- Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate needs into durable datasets and data products
- Apply software engineering best practices including unit testing, CI/CD, and source control
- Contribute to platform modernization and continuous improvement (cloud-native data platform experience is a plus)
- Support/guide development teams; leadership experience is a plus
- (Nice to have) Contribute to Generative AI initiatives (LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows) and/or geospatial analytics use cases
Requirements for the Data Engineer:
- BA/BS in Computer Science, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering / ETL ecosystems (e.g., Palantir Foundry, Spark/PySpark, Databricks, Snowflake, SQL, Informatica)
- Proven experience working across multiple data engineering/ETL ecosystems
- Knowledge of software engineering principles such as unit testing, CI/CD, and source control (preferred)
- (Preferred) Cloud-native data platform experience
- (Preferred) Generative AI experience (LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows)
- (Preferred) Geospatial/spatial analytics experience
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
Why IDR?
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
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