IT Data Engineering

Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking an IT Data Engineer. This is a hybrid role here in Houston and will require 2 days onsite. Summary: The Principal Data Engineer is the one who conceptualizes and designs data foundations and end to end solutions including data platforms for the Business to maximize value from data. The role helps create a data-driven thinking within the organization, not just within IT teams, but also in the wider business stakeholder community. A Principal Data engineer is expected to be a subject matter expert, and an active thought partner in the organization's data strategy and the key driver to define the Vison and Data Strategy for robust and future ready IT solutions. Requirements • Hands-on technical delivery leader • Visible community leader for data engineers • Conducts quality, community and conference presentations/trainings • Has vast array of technology skills with deep expertise in at least 2 core technologies (Azure, AWS, SAP) • A skilled communicator capable of speaking to both technical developers and business managers • Able to drive change and improvement through a deep understanding of the inter-relationship between People, Process, Data and Technology • Coordinate the change management process, incident management and problem management process • Drive implementation efficiency and effectiveness across the pilots and future projects to minimize cost, increase speed of implementation and maximize value delivery • Drives and contributes to community building initiatives like CoE, CoP Mandatory Skills • AWS/Azure/SAP - Master • ELT - Master • Data Modeling - Master • Data Integration & Ingestion - Master • Data Manipulation and Processing - Skill • GITHUB, Action, Azure DevOps - Skill • Data factory, Databricks, SQL DB, Synapse, Stream Analytics, Glue, Airflow, - Kinesis, Redshift, SonarQube, PyTest - Skill Optional Skills • Experience in project management, running a scrum team • Experience working with BPC, Planning • Exposure to working with external technical ecosystem • Managing small teams • MKDocs documentation The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.