Paychex

Data Engineer

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This role is for a Data Engineer with a contract length of more than 6 months, offering a pay rate of $99,000 - $120,000. Key skills include SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, and Python. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience are required.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
545
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🗓️ - Date
December 9, 2025
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Unknown
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Tempe, AZ
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Data Pipeline #Base #Spark (Apache Spark) #PySpark #Python #Big Data #JavaScript #Snowflake #Compliance #Datasets #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Databricks #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #ML (Machine Learning) #Data Extraction #Informatica #Data Engineering #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #Computer Science #Security #Automation #Data Science #Agile #Data Security #R
Role description
Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential. Overview Source, extract, and manipulate large data sets to serve Business Analytics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence needs of Paychex. Responsibilities • Utilize existing infrastructure to assemble large, complex data sets that meet business requirements through extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources • Work closely with architects, solution leads, data owners, Data Scientists and key stakeholders to facilitate and coordinate the data platform backlog grooming process, triaging new feature requests in preparation for future project activities • Deliver automation & efficient processes to ensure high quality throughput & performance of the entire data & analytics platform • Ensure data extraction, transformation and loading data meet data security & compliance requirements • Engage with data source platform leads to gain tactical and strategic understanding of data sources required by Agency Data Services AI/ML as well as Data Office standards. • Create data tools for data scientist team members that assist them in building and optimizing models for use in Paychex products Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or equivalent software/services experience - Required • 2 years of experience in Working with SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, PowerBI, Informatica, Spark and/or other Big Data technologies. • 2 years of experience in Experience building and optimizing data pipelines, architectures and data sets to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement. • 2 years of experience in Proficiency with languages such as Python, SQL, PySpark, R, Javascript. • 1 years of experience in Experience delivering data solutions via Agile methodologies. • 2 years of experience in a successful history of manipulating, processing and extracting value from large disconnected datasets. Compensation In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $99,000 - $120,000. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range. Live the Paychex Values • Act with uncompromising integrity. • Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships. • Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes. • Work in partnership and support each other. • Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments. • Treat each other with respect and dignity. What's in it for you? • We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more. • We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best. • We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career. • We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard. • We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about. Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary. Not sure if you meet every requirement? At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us. Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.