Data Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Data Engineer, a W2 contract opportunity. This is a W-2 contract opportunity, and candidates must be able to work on our W-2 only. NO C2C or 1099. Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C or 1099) Duration: 12Month Contract Location: St. Louis, Missouri Schedule: On-site-3 days Top Skills: SQL, Python, Spark, and Databricks Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows • Build and optimize data architectures using Databricks and Spark • Develop and maintain data models to support analytical and reporting needs • Ensure data quality, integrity, and performance across systems • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions • Implement and enforce best practices for data engineering, including testing, monitoring, and documentation • Optimize large-scale data processing using distributed computing frameworks • Support cloud-based data platforms and contribute to platform modernization initiatives • Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues in production environments Required Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering or a related field • Strong expertise in: • SQL • Python • Apache Spark • Databricks • Experience building and optimizing large-scale data processing systems • Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and data modeling • Experience working with structured and unstructured data • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills • Version control and CI/CD tools: • Git • Jenkins • Infrastructure as Code: • Terraform • Data integration tools: • Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) • Experience with enterprise data platforms such as: • Teradata • Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) “Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process.”