Data Engineer II:

Data EngineerPrimary Skills: SQL (Expert), Python (Proficient), GCP (Advanced), Data Modeling (Expert), Artificial Intelligence (Beginner) Contract Type: W2 only Duration: 6+ months contract with possible extension Location: Mountain View, CA Pay Range: $55.00 - $65.00 per hourJob Summary: This role is responsible for constructing and enhancing robust data pipelines and analytical solutions to support AI-driven products. You will collaborate with various technical teams to ensure data accuracy and accessibility for AI and business intelligence initiatives. The position requires building and optimizing data infrastructure to transform raw data into valuable insights.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain efficient data pipelines for processing diverse data types.Develop and refine ETL/ELT processes using programming languages and cloud services.Design and implement data models and transformations for analytics and ML.Ensure data integrity through cleansing, validation, and quality assurance.Optimize query performance and pipeline execution for scalability.Must-Have Skills:5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL for data manipulation and analysis.Strong Python programming skills for data engineering tasks.Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms. Familiarity with building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines is preferred in a cloud-based environment.