Astrally

Cloud Data Engineer

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This role is for a Cloud Data Engineer in the financial industry, based in New York City or Iselin, NJ, with a 12+ month contract at $120/hr. Key skills include Databricks, cloud platforms, ETL processes, and programming in Python, Java, or Scala.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
960
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🗓️ - Date
October 16, 2025
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
W2 Contractor
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
New York City Metropolitan Area
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Data Lake #Scala #Data Integration #Cloud #Snowflake #Databases #Python #Redshift #Java #Databricks #Terraform #DevOps #Data Engineering #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) #Azure #Programming #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Automation #NoSQL
Role description
Astrally Technologies is Hiring! Role: Cloud Data Engineer Client: Financial Industry Location: New York City, NY or Iselin, NJ (Local Candidates Only – Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 remote) Duration: 12 + months Rate: $120/hr W2 Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, or H4 EAD (No OPT or CPT – please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements) About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Cloud Data Engineer with deep hands-on expertise in Databricks, Cloud Data Platforms, and modern ETL architectures. The ideal candidate will design and implement data solutions in financial environments, leveraging cloud-native tools for data integration, automation, and scalability. Key Requirements: Proficiency in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, and ETL processes Programming in Python, Java, or Scala Expertise in Databricks architecture (clusters, jobs, notebooks, workspaces) Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or Redshift Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases Familiarity with IaC (Terraform or CloudFormation) Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation Strong communication and problem-solving skills