Data Engineer

• • • Can not work with subvendors • • • • • • Local to Alpharetta area only please • • • Title: Data Engineer Location: Alpharetta, GA Note: hybrid (1-5 days in office, Wednesdays required) Fully onsite for first 2 weeks Duration: 6 months, likely extensions. About the role: • This role will be working on a new project which is Big Data/Cloud-Driven Initiative. This role is important to enable the ingestion, transformation, and management of massive datasets across cloud and on-prem environments. They will be supporting client's data-driven product strategy, ensuring scalable, accurate, and efficient data pipelines for business and customer-facing platforms • Client is a global leader in analytics and information services. This role offers opportunity to work with cutting-edge Big Data technologies (Databricks, Azure, AWS, Informatica, SSIS). Background in insurance is highly preferred • This team supports internal development teams, QA, and business stakeholders building data-driven solutions and products. They have collaborative, innovation-driven environment. They have exposure to highly visible projects impacting data strategy and customer solutions. • This role will help in accomplishing tasks like designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines; enabling business intelligence and analytics through scalable and accurate data transformation and integration. · Daily breakdown: • 40% Designing & developing ETL/data pipelines (SSIS, Informatica, Databricks, Python, Java) • 30% Collaborating with dev/QA/business teams (Agile/Scrum participation, requirement gathering, solutioning) • 20% Troubleshooting, bug fixes, technical issue resolution • 10% Documentation, keeping up with new tools/tech Must Have Ranked must-haves: 1. ETL/Data Engineering: SSIS, Informatica, Databricks – 5+ years 1. Programming: Python and/or Java – 3+ years 1. Cloud: Azure and/or AWS – 2–3+ years 1. Unix/Linux proficiency – 2+ years 1. Git/GitHub/GitLab experience – 1+ year Education/Certs: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred. • Certifications in cloud (Azure/AWS) or Informatica/Databricks a plus. Environment/Tech Ecosystem: Mix of cloud (Azure, AWS), Big Data (Databricks), ETL tools (SSIS, Informatica), modern dev practices (Agile, Git, TDD). Work type: Primarily new data pipelines and application build; some maintenance on existing solutions. Pluses Familiarity with C/C++ and additional scripting languages. Test-driven development knowledge. Prior experience in highly regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, insurance, legal tech). Basic Functions: • Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity. • Complete moderate to complex bug fixes. • Work closely with other development team members, Quality Analysts and Business to understand product requirements and translate them into software designs. • Operate in various development environments (Agile,Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders. • Resolve technical issues as necessary. • Keep abreast of new technology developments. • Make major code design and changes to new & existing products and be a primary point of contact for products they develop or own. Technical Skills: • Proficiency with data manipulation languages SSIS, Informatica • Ability to work with complex data models. • Proficiency in Java Proficiency in other development languages including but not limited to: Python, C/C++ etc. • Familiar with Unix/Linux Servers and commands • Familiarity of industry best practices code coverage. • Hands on experience with Cloud Technologies Azure/AWS. • Hand on experience in Databricks • Experience working in software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) • Experience working with Git GitLab/GitHub. • Knowledge of test-driven development. • Ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies • Excellent oral and written communications skills. Accountabilities: • Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity. • Complete moderate to complex bug fixes. • Work closely with other development team members, Quality Analysts and Business to understand product requirements and translate them into software designs. • Operate in various development environments (Agile,Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders. • Resolve technical issues as necessary. • Keep abreast of new technology developments. • Make major code design and changes to new & existing products and be a primary point of contact for products they develop or own.