Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer Location : Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Employment Type: Contract/Fulltime Note : This role is only for US Citizens , Green Card , EAD Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Python programming and Snowflake architecture, including Snowflake administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Big Data technologies, distributed computing, and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS), and will be instrumental in designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement robust data pipelines using PySpark/Spark and SQL • Architect and administer Snowflake environments, including performance tuning, security, and data governance • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions • Optimize data workflows for performance and scalability across Databricks, Azure, or AWS • Implement best practices for data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and CI/CD in data engineering • Monitor and troubleshoot data infrastructure and ensure data quality and reliability Required Skills & Experience: • 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering roles • Strong proficiency in Python for data processing and automation • Hands-on expertise in Snowflake: architecture, administration, and performance tuning • Experience with Big Data ecosystems: Spark, PySpark, Hadoop • Proficiency in SQL for complex data transformations and analytics • Familiarity with Databricks and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Azure Data Factory) • Cloud experience with Azure and/or AWS