Data Engineer

Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Spring, TX that is seeking a Data Engineer. Key Tasks: • Responsible for building and maintaining ingestion • Routinely partners with QA to define testing criteria for data accuracy and proactively updates • Project Management on technical blockers, delivery timelines, and sprint progress without requiring micromanagement Requirements • 4-5 years of experience • Very Strong Databricks Lakehouse principles and experience • Hands-on Unity Catalog experience • Experience developing Spark Declarative Pipelines (Lakeflow/DLT, autoloader) • Deep experience with DBT model development, conversion, and refactoring • Working knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines • Familiarity with metadata-driven frameworks • Exposure to Power BI and analytics consumption patterns • Exposure to code generation and agentic engineering patterns • Strong pipeline development capabilities • Strong SQL and PySpark development skills Required Non-Technical Skills Collaboration • Strong partnership mindset • Effective stakeholder engagement • Excellent verbal communication skills • Strong written communication skills • Strong accountability • Takes ownership of assigned deliverables • Drives issues to closure Risk Management • Raises alarms early when risks are identified • Escalates blockers appropriately • Proactively identifies project dependencies • Communicates schedule or quality risks effectively Problem Solving • Strong analytical skills • Root cause analysis capabilities • Ability to work closely with BI and QA teams • Ability to participate in technical design discussions • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly • Ability to communicate blockers and dependencies effectively • Ability to work independently • Ability to investigate data discrepancies The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.