

Solomon Page
Manager Data Engineer
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This role is for a Manager Data Engineer, offering a contract of unspecified length with a pay rate of $80-$90/hr. Key skills include Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka), SQL, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and team leadership experience.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
640
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🗓️ - Date
July 22, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Unknown
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📄 - Contract
W2 Contractor
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
San Francisco, CA
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Data Quality #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Big Data #Python #Distributed Computing #Cloudera #Scala #Databases #Hadoop #ML (Machine Learning) #Data Processing #Spark (Apache Spark) #Data Pipeline #Azure #Agile #Data Science #Security #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Strategy #DevOps #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Databricks #Data Architecture #Data Modeling #Java #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Compliance #Data Engineering #Cloud #NoSQL #Programming #Kafka (Apache Kafka) #Data Governance
Role description
We're looking for a Manager, Data Engineering with deep Big Data expertise to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions. In this role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, availability, and performance — while leading and mentoring a team of data engineers to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Pay range :$80/hr on w2 to $90/hr on w2
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement large-scale data processing systems using Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and Flink
• Develop and optimize data pipelines, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver actionable insights
• Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance
• Automate data workflows and ETL processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, ensuring smooth data operations
• Stay updated on emerging Big Data technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance data capabilities
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
Qualifications
Required:
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on Big Data technologies
• Strong expertise in Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink, and related frameworks
• Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing solutions
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java
• Hands-on experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and real-time data processing
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance best practices
• Proven ability to lead and manage data engineering teams in an Agile environment
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred (Set Yourself Apart With):
• Experience with machine learning pipelines and AI-driven data solutions
• Certifications in Big Data technologies (e.g., Cloudera, Databricks, AWS Big Data)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices for data engineering and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of data architecture and distributed computing
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Opportunity Awaits.
We're looking for a Manager, Data Engineering with deep Big Data expertise to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions. In this role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, availability, and performance — while leading and mentoring a team of data engineers to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Pay range :$80/hr on w2 to $90/hr on w2
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement large-scale data processing systems using Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and Flink
• Develop and optimize data pipelines, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver actionable insights
• Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance
• Automate data workflows and ETL processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, ensuring smooth data operations
• Stay updated on emerging Big Data technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance data capabilities
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
Qualifications
Required:
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on Big Data technologies
• Strong expertise in Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink, and related frameworks
• Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing solutions
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java
• Hands-on experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and real-time data processing
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance best practices
• Proven ability to lead and manage data engineering teams in an Agile environment
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred (Set Yourself Apart With):
• Experience with machine learning pipelines and AI-driven data solutions
• Certifications in Big Data technologies (e.g., Cloudera, Databricks, AWS Big Data)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices for data engineering and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of data architecture and distributed computing
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Opportunity Awaits.






