Data Engineer III

About the Role: We are looking for a Level III Data Engineer to support data initiatives by building modern, scalable data solutions. This position requires onsite work in Charlotte, NC or Newport Beach, CA. It is a long-term W2 contract with strong potential for full-time conversion. Key Responsibilities: • Partner with architects, analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver secure, high-quality data solutions. • Design and build scalable data pipelines for batch and streaming ingestion using cloud technologies. • Develop low-level design artifacts, including data mappings. • Implement data transformations, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments. • Participate in code reviews and ensure engineering standards and best practices. • Deploy, monitor, and maintain production systems using Agile methodologies. Required Experience • 5+ years of experience in data analysis, design, development, and delivery. • 5+ years of experience in SQL, ETL/ELT, cloud data warehouses, and data management tools. • 2+ years of DevOps and CI/CD experience. • 1+ year of hands-on experience with Git and Python. • Knowledge of data engineering best practices and integration patterns. • Experience working in Agile teams with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and orchestration. • AWS experience. • Automation, scripting, and testing in data environments. • Knowledge of data governance, data quality, catalogs, and glossaries. • Experience with complex data systems and Master/Reference Data Management. Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field.