Data Engineer

Job Title: Sr Data Engineer/ Data Architect

Duration: 12+ Months (to be converted into FTE)

Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid)

• Team is transitioning from older SQL/Sybase-style databases into Big Data Olympus proprietary platform.
• They are redesigning tables and moving data models into a new environment.
• The role is less of a pure Java/Spark developer and more focused on data modeling, data engineering, and database modernization.
• AI is heavily used by the team through tools like Devin AI, Copilot, Claude/models, and internal AI tools, but this is not an AI Engineer role.
• Manager emphasized that the strongest candidates will understand data, user needs, and cross-team collaboration, not just coding.

Must-Haves

• Strong data modeling experience — logical, physical, conceptual modeling .
• Strong understanding of SQL vs NoSQL and when to use each.
• Experience with Big Data concepts/tools; Spark is helpful but not mandatory.
• Ability to work through database/data model migration or modernization efforts.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Tester mindset: able to question gaps, compare models, identify inconsistencies, and validate data.

Nice-to-Haves

• Python
• Spark experience.
• Sybase / legacy SQL database migration experience.
• Experience with proprietary or enterprise data platforms.
• AI-assisted development exposure: Copilot, Devin AI, Claude, internal AI tools, etc.
• Financial services experience is nice but not required.