Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Ryantech, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Python PySpark/ Data Engineer Columbus, OH and Jersey City, NJ 5 days onsite role 12 Months Contract Summary: We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer with a strong foundation in Python, PySpark, Databricks, and AWS cloud data engineering. The candidate must have at least 12 years of IT experience, with 8+ years specifically designing and implementing scalable data pipelines in cloud ecosystems, preferably AWS. Financial domain experience is mandatory, and preference will be given to candidates from well-known universities. This is a 100% onsite position at Columbus, OH or Jersey City, NJ, for a long-term engagement. Must-Have Skills • 12+ years of overall experience in IT/Data Engineering • 8+ years of hands-on experience in building data pipelines on cloud (preferably AWS) • 7+ years with AWS services like S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift, EMR • Strong Python programming and OOP skills • 6+ years of working experience with PySpark/Spark (batch & streaming) • Strong SQL experience with ability to write complex, optimized queries • Experience with Databricks (or other similar cloud data platforms) • Familiarity with best practices for building and maintaining data lakes • Financial domain experience is a must • Strong academic background (Top universities preferred)