IDR, Inc.

Data Engineer

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This role is a Data Engineer position in New York City, offering a 6+ month contract with a competitive pay rate. Key skills required include SQL, Python, and experience with Spark, Kafka, and Airflow. Industry experience in data engineering for analytics or ML systems is essential.
๐ŸŒŽ - Country
United States
๐Ÿ’ฑ - Currency
$ USD
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๐Ÿ’ฐ - Day rate
600
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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ - Date
March 17, 2026
๐Ÿ•’ - Duration
Unknown
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๐Ÿ๏ธ - Location
On-site
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๐Ÿ“„ - Contract
Unknown
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๐Ÿ”’ - Security
Unknown
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๐Ÿ“ - Location detailed
New York City Metropolitan Area
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๐Ÿง  - Skills detailed
#Java #Scala #Spark (Apache Spark) #Data Engineering #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #ML (Machine Learning) #Data Pipeline #Data Modeling #Batch #Data Governance #Kafka (Apache Kafka) #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Python #Data Architecture #Airflow #Dimensional Data Models
Role description
IDR is seeking a Data Engineer to join one of our top clients for a opportunity in New York City. This role supports a prominent technology organization involved in developing modern data architectures for innovative payment and commerce solutions. The position offers the chance to work on building scalable data pipelines and enabling advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives. Position Overview for the Data Engineer: โ€ข Design and scale modern data architectures to support Wallet, Payments, and Commerce products โ€ข Build high-performance batch and near-real-time data pipelines โ€ข Develop ETL/ELT workflows optimized for performance and cost efficiency โ€ข Implement dimensional data models and standardize business metrics โ€ข Ensure data governance, privacy, and system reliability Requirements for the Data Engineer: โ€ข 6+ years of experience in data engineering for analytics or ML systems โ€ข Strong SQL proficiency โ€ข Experience in Python, Scala, or Java โ€ข Hands-on experience with Spark, Kafka, and Airflow (or similar tools) โ€ข Strong understanding of data modeling and lakehouse architectures (e.g., Iceberg) What's in it for you? โ€ข Competitive compensation package โ€ข Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more! โ€ข Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization. Why IDR? โ€ข 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets โ€ข Employee Stock Ownership Program โ€ข Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success. โ€ข Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance โ€ข ClearlyRated's Best of Staffingยฎ Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.