Data Engineer

Data Engineer (Contract-to-Hire) Employment Type: Contract (Initial 3 Months) Contract Duration: 3 Months, with strong potential to convert to Full-Time Location: Remote in CA Industry: Financial / Consumer / Data & Analytics Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong finance background to support the design, development, and optimization of modern data pipelines and analytics infrastructure. This role will begin as a 3-month consulting engagement and may convert to a full-time position based on performance and business needs. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, supporting financial reporting, analytics, and operational use cases. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using modern data tools • Develop and manage data transformations using DBT • Orchestrate and automate workflows using Apache Airflow • Build and optimize data models in Snowflake for analytics and reporting • Write clean, efficient, and well-tested Python code for data processing and automation • Partner closely with finance, analytics, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into data solutions • Ensure data accuracy, reliability, and performance through monitoring and validation • Document data models, pipelines, and technical designs • Participate in agile development, code reviews, and best-practice sharing Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field • 3+ years of experience in data engineering or a related role • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL • Hands-on experience with Snowflake data warehousing • Practical experience using DBT for data modeling and transformations • Experience scheduling and managing workflows with Airflow (or similar orchestration tools) • Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally Preferred / Nice to Have • Experience working with financial data, accounting systems, or finance teams • Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) • Knowledge of data quality, testing, and observability frameworks • Experience in high-growth or fast-paced environments