Senior Data Engineer

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer Location: Dallas, TX/Charlotte, NC (Remote) Duration: Long term Responsibilities: • Strong hands-on 10+ years experience with modern data engineering stack including Hadoop, Spark, Python, Scala, Redis, Kafka, and Kafka Streams/KStream for building scalable data pipelines and real-time processing solutions. • Proven ability to design, optimize, and maintain large-scale distributed data platforms, streaming architectures, and high-performance ETL/ELT workflows. • Exposure emerging AI/data technologies including vector databases, graph databases, and AI/ML data platform integrations to support next-generation analytics and intelligent applications. • Be comfortable with client interaction- needs to be client facing • Give client presentations • Strong Executive presence • Kafka experience is a must-have. • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field • Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala • Experience with data integration and ETL tools, such as Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, or Talend • Proficiency in SQL and database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle) • Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Knowledge of data modeling and database design principles • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Effective communication and collaboration skills