Data Engineer - Python / PySpark

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Genesis10, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Genesis10 is currently seeking a Data Engineer - Python / PySpark for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This role will support data engineering and platform development for financial crimes use cases including AML, investigations, sanctions, fraud, and KYC. The ideal candidate will join a team focused on building in-house capabilities by building scalable pipelines, improving data quality, and enabling analytics, reporting, and downstream applications. Responsibilities: • Build and maintain batch and/or streaming data pipelines supporting financial crimes initiatives • Develop data transformations using Python PySpark and optimize performance for large datasets • Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into data models, mappings, and curated datasets • Support ingestion from multiple sources (transactional systems, case management, reference data, etc) • Implement data quality checks, reconciliation, and controls to ensure auditability and reliability • Contribute to modernization efforts including migration planning and redesign • Create documentation for pipelines, logic, and operational runbooks • Work within Agile delivery (Jira), supporting sprint execution and delivery timelines Requirements: • 5+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL, or data platform development • Strong hands-on development in Python, PySpark / Apache Spark, and advanced SQL • Experience with Machine Learning Model Development, Training and Tuning • Experience working with large-scale data sets and performance tuning • Strong understanding of data concepts: data modeling, lineage, metadata, governance • Experience supporting regulated environments with emphasis on controls and audit readiness • Strong communication skills with the ability to work with both engineering and business partners Desired skills: • Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform • Storage/compute: S3, ADLS, GCS, Spark clusters, Databricks • Orchestration: Airflow or similar scheduling tools • Streaming: Kafka • Lakehouse/Warehouse: Databricks, Snowflake, or BigQuery • CI/CD & DevOps: Git, pipelines, automation, release management • Data governance/security: encryption, access controls, data masking, PII handling • Prior Financial Crimes domain experience: AML, sanctions, fraud, investigations, KYC • Experience supporting AML, Transaction Monitoring, Investigations, Sanctions screening, Fraud, or similar risk/compliance functions • Familiarity with regulatory expectations and strong documentation discipline Pay range: $66.25 - $74.25 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: • Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. • The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. • Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) • Behavioral Health Platform • Medical, Dental, Vision • Health Savings Account • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) • Voluntary Term Life Insurance • 401K • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) • Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.