Data Engineer III

$50.00-$74.29 per hour

St. Louis, MO

Contract

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows

Build and optimize data architectures using Databricks and Spark

Develop and maintain data models to support analytical and reporting needs

Ensure data quality, integrity, and performance across systems

Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions

Implement and enforce best practices for data engineering, including testing, monitoring, and documentation

Optimize large-scale data processing using distributed computing frameworks

Support cloud-based data platforms and contribute to platform modernization initiatives

Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues in production environments

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in Data Engineering or a related field

Strong expertise in:

SQL

Python

Apache Spark

Databricks

Experience building and optimizing large-scale data processing systems

Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and data modeling

Experience working with structured and unstructured data

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Version control and CI/CD tools:

Git

Jenkins

Infrastructure as Code:

Terraform

Data integration tools:

Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)

Experience with enterprise data platforms such as:

Teradata

Familiarity with cloud environments (Clienture, AWS, or GCP)

Work Environment

Hybrid work model with mandatory in-office presence in St. Louis at least 3 days per week

Collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on innovation and data-driven decision-making