Senior Data Engineer - Contractor

GigsRemote connects trusted companies with top tech contractors , bringing them together to work on IT projects of varying complexity and duration. Our aim is to create an ongoing opportunity for gig talent allowing them to work from any location and set their own work-life balance focusing on projects they feel passionate about.

For one of our clients, we are looking for a Senior Data Engineer based in Bengaluru, India, to join the project as a contractor.

In this role you will collaborate with solution engineers, data scientists, product owners and other professionals, to deliver high-quality, scalable data assets and analytics solutions. The position involves hands-on development, solutioning, and optimization of Spark jobs, with a focus on reliability, data quality, and performance.

Responsibilities :

Design and implement data pipelines,

Ensure reliability, data quality, and optimal performance of data assets in cloud environments,

Translate complex business requirements into high-quality data asset and capability delivery,

Deliver high-quality code using PySpark / Python, SQL, and TypeScript, focusing on simplicity, reusability, and maintainability,

Optimize Spark jobs for efficiency and cost,

Support emerging AI and ML capabilities

Requirements :

7+ years in data engineering, transformation, and analysis with proficiency in programming and scripting languages,

Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms,

Strong Python / PySpark / Scala skills and in-depth knowledge of SQL,

Working knowledge of cloud data services,

Conceptual knowledge of system design, data structures, scalable storage solutions, security constraints, and cloud infrastructure,

Problem-solving mindset and clarity of thought process for data transformation models.

If you are interested, apply here or sign-up on our website. If we find your application matching the listed requirements, our Talent Advisor will get in touch with you to discuss further process.