Job Title: Senior Data Engineer (Remote – W-2 Only) Contract Duration: 6+ Months Location: Fully Remote (U.S.-based) A leading name in the entertainment industry is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to help build scalable data pipelines and real-time ingestion systems. You’ll work cross-functionally to deliver cloud-based data solutions that power business insights. Experience in the music or entertainment industry is a strong plus, as familiarity with media data and audience metrics will enhance success in this role. Employment Type: W-2 Contract Only (Third-party and C2C arrangements are not supported for this role) Key Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field • 5+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering • Strong hands-on experience with Spark and Python • Experience with Scala and Databricks • Solid understanding of distributed systems, data modeling, and ETL pipelines • Experience with cloud-based data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Teradata) • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Excellent communication and collaboration skills Responsibilities: • Design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable data processing systems using Spark, Flink, Druid, or similar technologies • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and validate data from various sources • Write complex SQL queries for data analysis and reporting • Develop and maintain robust ETL pipelines and data models • Optimize pipeline and system performance for efficient data processing • Support the infrastructure for data storage and access • Stay current with emerging trends in data engineering and cloud technologies Note: This position is open to W-2 candidates only. We are unable to engage with third-party vendors or offer Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements at this time.