Sr. Data Engineer (Contract)

About Slickdeals: We believe shopping should feel like winning. That’s why 10 million people come to Slickdeals to swap tips, upvote the best finds, and share the thrill of a great deal. Together, our community has saved more than $10 billion over the past 25 years. We’re profitable, passionate, and in the middle of an exciting evolution—transforming from the internet’s most trusted deal forum into the go-to daily shopping destination. If you thrive in a fast-moving, creative environment where ideas turn into impact fast, you’ll fit right in. The Purpose: We’re seeking a seasoned Data Engineer to join our high-impact team at Slickdeals. This role will inherit and evolve a mature data ecosystem built over 3+ years, spanning Databricks, dbt, Airflow, AWS, Tableau, and AtScale. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and modernizing core pipelines, enabling analytics and reporting, and supporting cost-conscious, scalable data infrastructure. This is a contract to hire opportunity. We are seeking a Data Engineer who can work a full-time hybrid schedule, that requires being in the Las Vegas office 3 days per week. What You'll Do: • Own and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using dbt, Airflow, and Databricks • Develop and optimize data models in AtScale to support BI tools like Tableau • Collaborate with Analytics, Product, and Engineering teams to deliver reliable, timely data • Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows, ensuring high availability and performance • Support cloud infrastructure in AWS, including S3, Kafka, EC2, Lambda, and IAM policies • Contribute to cost optimization efforts across data storage, compute, and tooling • Document systems, processes, and tribal knowledge for continuity and onboarding • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and team rituals What We're Looking For: Required Experience: • BS/BA/BE degree in a quantitative area such as mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience. • 8+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and dbt • Hands-on experience with Databricks, Airflow, and AWS • Familiarity with semantic modeling tools • Experience building dashboards and supporting BI teams using Tableau • Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices • Excellent communication and documentation skills • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment • Always curious and a continuous learner Preferred Experience: • Experience with cost monitoring tools or FinOps practices • Familiarity with vendor integrations and API-based data sharing • Exposure to AtScale, Tableau, or other modern data platforms • Passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV Hybrid schedule visiting our Las Vegas office three days a week (Tues-Thurs). Slickdeals Compensation, Benefits, Perks: The expected base pay for this role is between $122,000 - $142,800. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Exact compensation will be discussed during the interview process and tailored to the candidate's qualifications. • Competitive base salary • A variety of healthcare insurance plans to give you the best care for your needs Work Authorization Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. TCW & Slickdeals are Equal Opportunity Employers; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected status. Slickdeals will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the "Ban the Box" legislation. We may access publicly available information as part of your application. TCW in partnership with Slickdeals participates in E-Verify. For more information, please refer to E-Verify Participation and Right to Work. TCW in partnership with Slickdeals does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and is not responsible for related fees.