Data Engineer

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Rutherford, NJ (Hybrid) Duration: 6 months (Right to Hire) Job Overview We are seeking a Data Engineer to build and maintain scalable data pipelines and data infrastructure that support analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience working with large datasets, ETL processes, cloud platforms, and modern data technologies. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes. • Build and optimize data models, data warehouses, and data lakes. • Ensure data quality, integrity, and reliability. • Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders. • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline issues. • Implement data governance and security best practices. • Optimize database performance and query efficiency. • Support reporting and analytics initiatives. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. • Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases. • Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines. • Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java. • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. • Experience with data warehousing concepts. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, BigQuery, or Synapse. • Experience with Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, or Hadoop ecosystem. • Knowledge of data lake and lakehouse architectures. • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices. • Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.