Onward Search

Senior Data/ Backend Engineer [80867]

⭐ - Featured Role | Apply direct with Data Freelance Hub
This role is for a Senior Data/Backend Engineer, lasting 4 to 6 months, with a pay rate of "unknown". It offers a hybrid work arrangement. Key skills include Java, Python, SQL, and experience in scalable data solutions and architecture.
🌎 - Country
United States
πŸ’± - Currency
$ USD
-
πŸ’° - Day rate
640
-
πŸ—“οΈ - Date
January 30, 2026
πŸ•’ - Duration
3 to 6 months
-
🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
-
πŸ“„ - Contract
Unknown
-
πŸ”’ - Security
Unknown
-
πŸ“ - Location detailed
New York, NY
-
🧠 - Skills detailed
#Data Pipeline #Java #dbt (data build tool) #Batch #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #Data Architecture #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Leadership #Python #BigQuery #Scala
Role description
We’re seeking a Senior Data and Backend Engineer to support a leading industry company's team. This opportunity involves working on advanced safety solutions for a prominent AI studio, with a focus on developing scalable data and backend systems that influence how millions experience music and podcasts. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with the majority of time spent working from home, flexible between Europe and the US East Coast. The position is temporary, lasting between 4 to 6 months, and involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build innovative solutions. Senior Data and Backend Engineer Responsibilities: β€’ Design technical specifications in partnership with product teams to meet safety and content moderation needs. β€’ Develop and maintain large-scale, high-quality data pipelines for real-time and batch processing. β€’ Architect, deploy, and operate backend services capable of supporting millions of users and large data volumes. β€’ Provide technical leadership within your team and influence backend/data architecture across the organization. β€’ Contribute to a culture of experimentation and innovation through participation in hack days and hack weeks. Senior Data and Backend Engineer Qualifications: β€’ Proven experience delivering scalable, end-to-end production data and backend solutions. β€’ Skilled in designing modular architectures for complex, ambiguous problems. β€’ Expertise with Ray, Hendrix, Scio, Java, Python, Dbt, BigQuery, and SQL. β€’ Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and teams. β€’ Interest or experience in owning and managing complex systems in dynamic environments. Perks and Benefits: β€’ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. β€’ Life Insurance. β€’ 401(k) Program. β€’ Commuter Benefit. β€’ eLearning and Ongoing Training. β€’ Education Reimbursement. Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.