

PTR Global
Data Engineer II
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This role is for a Data Engineer II in Cupertino, California, on a W2 contract for over 6 months, paying $60-$65 per hour. Requires 2-5 years of experience, strong SQL and Python skills, and expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and data pipeline development.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
520
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🗓️ - Date
May 16, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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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
Cupertino, CA
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Snowflake #AWS S3 (Amazon Simple Storage Service) #Spark (Apache Spark) #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Deployment #Shell Scripting #Scala #Data Modeling #Data Pipeline #Airflow #Big Data #Data Engineering #Docker #Scripting #Automation #Kubernetes #Bash #Monitoring #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Data Analysis #S3 (Amazon Simple Storage Service) #dbt (data build tool) #Python #Security #DevOps
Role description
Position: Data Engineer II
Location: Cupertino, California
Duration: Contract on W2
Job ID: 176824
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer II with expertise in data pipeline development and hands-on experience managing containerized workflows using Kubernetes and Docker. This role combines traditional data engineering tasks with infrastructure-focused responsibilities to support the deployment, monitoring, and automation of data services. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to bridge data engineering and infrastructure needs.
Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain scalable ELT pipelines using SQL and Python.
• Deploy, manage, and monitor containerized data workflows in Kubernetes and Docker.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable and well-documented data solutions.
• Implement automation and monitoring to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support urgent reporting requests and ad-hoc data analysis needs.
Qualifications:
• 2 to 5 years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or Analytics.
• Strong SQL and Python skills with proficiency in Bash/Shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Spark, Airflow, Snowflake, DBT, and AWS S3.
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes and Docker, including deploying, managing, and troubleshooting workflows.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, monitoring, and automation (AWS preferred).
• Solid understanding of data modeling, warehousing, and big data ecosystems.
• MS or equivalent experience preferred.
About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com
At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to:
• Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity.
• Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process.
• Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup.
Pay Range: $60 - $65 per hour on W2
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.
If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 214-740-2424. To report any concerns, please email us at legal@pinnacle1.com
Position: Data Engineer II
Location: Cupertino, California
Duration: Contract on W2
Job ID: 176824
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer II with expertise in data pipeline development and hands-on experience managing containerized workflows using Kubernetes and Docker. This role combines traditional data engineering tasks with infrastructure-focused responsibilities to support the deployment, monitoring, and automation of data services. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to bridge data engineering and infrastructure needs.
Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain scalable ELT pipelines using SQL and Python.
• Deploy, manage, and monitor containerized data workflows in Kubernetes and Docker.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable and well-documented data solutions.
• Implement automation and monitoring to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support urgent reporting requests and ad-hoc data analysis needs.
Qualifications:
• 2 to 5 years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or Analytics.
• Strong SQL and Python skills with proficiency in Bash/Shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Spark, Airflow, Snowflake, DBT, and AWS S3.
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes and Docker, including deploying, managing, and troubleshooting workflows.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, monitoring, and automation (AWS preferred).
• Solid understanding of data modeling, warehousing, and big data ecosystems.
• MS or equivalent experience preferred.
About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com
At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to:
• Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity.
• Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process.
• Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup.
Pay Range: $60 - $65 per hour on W2
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.
If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 214-740-2424. To report any concerns, please email us at legal@pinnacle1.com






