Data Engineer

Title: Data Engineer
Location: REMOTE
Client: Hilton
Rate: $58/hr. W2
Work Authorization: No H1, OPT
Duration: 6 month rolling contract
Interview Mode: Video
Job Description:



Must haves:
AWS
Talend
AWS glue
Lambada
Redshift, snowflake, cdw



Nice to haves:
Martech



Job Overview
Senior Data Engineer supporting Hilton's enterprise data organization, focused on data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and Martech ecosystem support . This role is responsible for understanding business requirements, designing scalable data solutions, and partnering across business, product, and analytics teams.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong experience with ETL, cloud platforms, and modern data architecture , with a focus on driving alignment across Hilton's data landscape.



Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 5+ years in technology or related field
• 3+ years hands-on experience with:
  • Data engineering (ETL, data quality, maintenance)
  • Talend, AWS Glue, Lambda
  • Cloud data platforms (Redshift, Snowflake, CDW)
• Experience working in cloud or hybrid environments
• Strong collaboration across business, product, and analytics teams

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and support new and existing data systems
• Identify required datasets and align to architecture and solution design
• Navigate Hilton's enterprise data landscape and legacy systems
• Partner with Martech, business, product, and analytics teams
• Monitor implementations and escalate risks, blockers, and status updates
• Align across internal stakeholders and broader data organization
• Deliver data solutions for new business initiatives
• Support internal data teams with clear communication and execution

Technical Environment

Data Engineering / ETL:
Talend, AWS Glue, Lambda

Data Platforms:
Redshift, Snowflake, CDW

Cloud:
AWS (preferred) / hybrid environments

Other:
Enterprise data ecosystems, Martech integrations



Nice to Have

• AWS cloud experience (strong plus)
• Customer-facing experience
• Travel / hospitality industry background

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder alignment
• Ability to navigate complex data environments
• Proactive risk identification and problem solving
• Strong collaboration across technical and business teams

Key Selling Points

• Fully remote opportunity
• High visibility within Hilton's data organization
• Work on enterprise-scale data ecosystem + Martech integrations
• Long-term contract through end of 2026