Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC / Chicago, IL / Jacksonville, FL / Denver, CO

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Client Industry: Fortune 500 Banking & Financial Services Client

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Standard Business Hours

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join our client's Data Engineering team on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading enterprise organization focused on large-scale data transformation and engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer with strong coding expertise and experience working with large datasets, distributed systems, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries for large-scale data processing
• Build and enhance data pipelines using Python and PySpark
• Create and manage Hive tables within Hadoop environments
• Perform query optimization and performance tuning for large datasets
• Analyze and transform structured and unstructured data efficiently
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data engineering initiatives
• Write clean, scalable, and production-quality code
• Participate in technical discussions, troubleshooting, and implementation activities

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on Data Engineering experience within the U.S.
• Strong expertise in Advanced SQL and query optimization
• Strong hands-on Python development experience
• Experience with Hadoop, Hive, and PySpark
• Experience creating tables, performance tuning, and handling large datasets
• Strong coding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain technical logic and implementation clearly
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $60.00 – $65.00 per hour. This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid sick and safe time, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually.

About Us

At Collabera, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.