Data Engineer

Data Engineer III Houston, TX (on-site) Duration: 5 month contract Pay: $104-109/hr We are seeking a Data Engineer to join a growing Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics team. In this role, you will work closely with data scientists and business stakeholders to solve complex, real-world problems using machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence. This position plays a key role in establishing and advancing data engineering best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to contribute technical leadership while building scalable, production-ready data solutions. Must Have Skills • 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles • Python (Pandas, NumPy, Pytest, Scikit-Learn) • SQL • Apache Airflow • Kubernetes • CI/CD pipelines • Git • Test-Driven Development (TDD) • API development • Working knowledge of machine learning concepts and workflows Key Responsibilities • Design, build, test, and maintain scalable data pipeline architectures • Develop and support data-intensive applications and APIs • Automate manual data processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability • Transform raw data into structured, actionable datasets through robust algorithms • Operationalize analytical, statistical, and machine learning models in production environments • Collaborate with data analysts and data scientists to enable automated data processing and deployment • Implement data quality checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability across datasets • Manage multiple analytics initiatives independently while supporting diverse business needs ...