Avesta Computer Services

Data Engineer

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This role is for a Data Engineer on a contract basis in Laurel, Maryland, requiring 2-3 years of experience. Key skills include Python, Azure Data Services, CI/CD pipelines, and Power BI. The position involves on-site work supporting a government utility agency.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
November 6, 2025
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
On-site
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📄 - Contract
W2 Contractor
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Laurel, MD
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Databricks #Cloud #Microsoft Power BI #Azure #Data Engineering #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Data Pipeline #Azure DevOps #Deployment #BI (Business Intelligence) #Version Control #Azure cloud #GIT #Data Integration #Datasets #DevOps #Data Processing #Automation #Synapse #Python #Visualization
Role description
Customer - Our customer is large government owned utility agency Job Title - Data Engineer Location - Laurel, Maryland, United States Experience - 2 to 3 years only Type - Contract About the Role We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer (Contract) to join our team supporting a large government-owned utility agency. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines and analytics solutions across structured and unstructured datasets. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines for structured and unstructured data. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration and transformation. • Develop data models and visualizations using Power BI to support business insights. • Deploy and maintain data solutions within the Azure cloud environment. • Work with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment through CI/CD pipelines. Required Skills & Experience • 2–3 years of proven experience as a Data Engineer. • Strong expertise in Python for data processing and automation. • Hands-on experience with Azure Data Services (e.g., Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse). • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Azure DevOps). • Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and dashboarding. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.