Data Engineer

Job Description We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a highly collaborative, onsite data engineering team supporting large-scale cloud migration and data platform modernization initiatives . This is a hands-on, end-to-end role requiring deep expertise in Databricks, PySpark, SQL, and AWS-based ETL pipelines . The ideal candidate is a senior practitioner who can not only build and deliver solutions independently but also evaluate existing architectures, identify gaps, and propose modern, scalable approaches aligned with Databricks and cloud data engineering best practices. You will work in an Agile environment , partnering closely with engineering peers, architects, and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks and Apache Spark (PySpark) Lead and support migration of data pipelines and applications from on-premises environments to AWS Build robust data ingestion frameworks for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries across RDBMS, data lakes, and federated data environments Review existing data solutions and recommend architectural improvements for performance, scalability, and maintainability Develop reusable frameworks and components to standardize data processing patterns Tune and optimize Spark jobs for performance and cost efficiency in cloud environments Build, deploy, and support solutions end-to-end, from development through production Implement CI/CD pipelines and follow version control best practices Enforce data quality, validation, security, and governance standards Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production pipeline issues Take full ownership of solutions from design through production support Required Qualifications 12+ years of overall IT experience with strong focus on data engineering Hands-on expertise with Databricks SaaS, Python, and PySpark Ability to independently design and build ETL pipelines Expert-level SQL skills, including writing and optimizing complex queries Strong experience with AWS-based ETL services, including: AWS Glue EC2 EMR Amazon S3 Solid understanding of Data Lake and Lakehouse architectures Experience working with RDBMS and large-scale analytical datasets Proven experience deploying production code using Git and CI/CD pipelines Comfortable working onsite full-time in a collaborative team environment Strong communication skills with a solution-oriented mindset Ability to own solutions end to end, from architecture through operations Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience #J-18808-Ljbffr JPS Tech Solutions