BrickRed Systems

Data Engineer

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This role is for a Data Engineer with a 6+ year background in data engineering solutions, advanced ETL skills, and expertise in cloud data systems. Contract length is unspecified, with competitive pay. Location is flexible; strong SQL, Python, and big data experience required.
🌎 - Country
United States
πŸ’± - Currency
$ USD
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πŸ’° - Day rate
528
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πŸ—“οΈ - Date
November 25, 2025
πŸ•’ - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Unknown
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πŸ“„ - Contract
Unknown
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πŸ”’ - Security
Unknown
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πŸ“ - Location detailed
Massachusetts, United States
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#PySpark #Automation #Shell Scripting #Snowflake #Consulting #Cloud #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Data Quality #Matillion #Data Science #Jenkins #Data Modeling #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Data Lake #GitHub #Databricks #Computer Science #Data Profiling #Scripting #Version Control #Terraform #Big Data #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Data Engineering #Agile #Python #Scala #Scrum #Data Pipeline #Spark (Apache Spark) #Airflow #Libraries #Hadoop #Automated Testing
Role description
We are seeking an highly skilled data engineering professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, adapts quickly to new technologies, and demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You should possess a deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and modern engineering practices, along with the ability to lead, influence, and communicate effectively across technical and business teams. Required Experience β€’ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) β€’ 6+ years of experience designing and implementing end-to-end data engineering solutions β€’ Advanced skills in data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL development β€’ Hands-on experience with ETL tools β€” Matillion and/or PySpark preferred β€’ Expertise in building and operating distributed, highly available data systems for large-scale ingestion and processing β€’ Strong experience with cloud-based scalable data lake solutions (Databricks, Snowflake, AWS) β€’ Proficiency with big data technologies: Hadoop, Hive, Spark, EMR, and orchestration tools like Airflow β€’ Strong SQL skills and proficiency in Python and Shell scripting β€’ Experience with CI/CD tools: GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Databricks Asset Bundles Key Responsibilities β€’ Define technical requirements, project scope, and estimates; translate backlog items into engineering tasks β€’ Lead development of technical solutions aligned with architectural standards β€’ Collaborate with architecture and platform teams; review and validate POCs β€’ Design and build data products and features within Agile/Scrum frameworks β€’ Develop distributed data pipelines using modern big data tools β€’ Conduct data profiling and analysis for scalable solution design β€’ Drive technical strategies for new initiatives and optimize existing systems β€’ Troubleshoot complex data issues and perform root cause analysis β€’ Build utilities, UDFs, and libraries to support scalable data flows β€’ Implement advanced automation through workflow orchestration tools β€’ Conduct collaborative design, code, and dataset reviews β€’ Mentor and guide junior engineers β€’ Proactively address data quality issues and build automated testing frameworks β€’ Drive best practices in version control, code review, CI/CD, and cloud development workflows Characteristics We Value β€’ Strong collaboration and team-first mindset β€’ Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced Agile environment β€’ Excellent communication and problem-solving skills β€’ Commitment to continuous learning and improvement β€’ Passion for mentoring and supporting team growth About Brickred Systems: Brickred Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology, consulting, and business process service companies. We enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. Brickred Systems delivers a range of consulting services to our clients across multiple industries around the world. Our practices employ highly skilled and experienced individuals with a client-centric passion for innovation and delivery excellence. With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and over a decade of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we harness the power of cognitive computing hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.