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SunnyData is hiring a Senior Data Engineer (Financial Services) - Contractor

Responsibilities

  • Support new and existing clients with their data engineering requirements as part of a dedicated team.
  • Advise clients on optimal technical approaches to meet their business objectives.
  • Manage and monitor progress across multiple client engagements, ensuring timely tracking and reporting.
  • Develop, deploy, and maintain sophisticated data pipelines, fix data issues, implement transformations, and suggest improvements for data quality and integrity.
  • Evaluate data sources for relevance and propose which datasets should be integrated into analytics workflows.
  • Apply foundational data management principles such as data governance, security protocols, and quality assurance in all solutions.
  • Work closely with internal and cross-functional teams to deliver data products and train end users on analytical tools and environments.
  • Investigate, diagnose, and resolve data-related defects and system incidents of moderate complexity.
  • Validate the accuracy and reliability of data flows, transformation logic, and data components through rigorous testing.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in data engineering or data modeling, ideally with direct work on the Databricks platform.
  • Proficiency with one or more technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Databricks, pandas, scikit-learn, HPO, or data warehousing systems like SQL and OLTP/OLAP/DSS.
  • Demonstrated expertise in data modeling, including dimensional modeling and either Data Vault or third normal form, especially when working with disorganized source data.
  • Solid grasp of the complete data analytics lifecycle from ingestion to insight.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems, including debugging code and data workflows.
  • Clear and effective communication skills, both spoken and written.
  • Intermediate leadership capabilities with a history of self-driven learning and development.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in data engineering or machine learning operations is highly advantageous.
  • Familiarity with public cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is beneficial.
  • Industry background in Financial Services, particularly within banking, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and requirements in banking IT environments.
  • Databricks Certification is a nice-to-have credential.

Benefits

  • Innovative Environment: Engage with advanced technologies and leaders in data engineering and artificial intelligence.
  • Customer Impact: Help organizations transform how they use data for strategic decisions.
  • Career Growth: Access professional development and pathways for advancement.
  • Collaborative Culture: Become part of a team that emphasizes teamwork and shared knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Support new and existing clients with their data engineering requirements as part of a dedicated team.
  • Advise clients on optimal technical approaches to meet their business objectives.
  • Manage and monitor progress across multiple client engagements, ensuring timely tracking and reporting.
  • Develop, deploy, and maintain sophisticated data pipelines, fix data issues, implement transformations, and suggest improvements for data quality and integrity.
  • Evaluate data sources for relevance and propose which datasets should be integrated into analytics workflows.
  • Apply foundational data management principles such as data governance, security protocols, and quality assurance in all solutions.
  • Work closely with internal and cross-functional teams to deliver data products and train end users on analytical tools and environments.
  • Investigate, diagnose, and resolve data-related defects and system incidents of moderate complexity.
  • Validate the accuracy and reliability of data flows, transformation logic, and data components through rigorous testing.

Required

  • Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in data engineering or data modeling, ideally with direct work on the Databricks platform.
  • Proficiency with one or more technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Databricks, pandas, scikit-learn, HPO, or data warehousing systems like SQL and OLTP/OLAP/DSS.
  • Demonstrated expertise in data modeling, including dimensional modeling and either Data Vault or third normal form, especially when working with disorganized source data.
  • Solid grasp of the complete data analytics lifecycle from ingestion to insight.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems, including debugging code and data workflows.
  • Clear and effective communication skills, both spoken and written.
  • Intermediate leadership capabilities with a history of self-driven learning and development.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Preferred

  • Experience in data engineering or machine learning operations is highly advantageous.
  • Familiarity with public cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is beneficial.
  • Industry background in Financial Services, particularly within banking, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and requirements in banking IT environments.
  • Databricks Certification is a nice-to-have credential.

Benefits

  • Innovative Environment: Engage with advanced technologies and leaders in data engineering and artificial intelligence.
  • Customer Impact: Help organizations transform how they use data for strategic decisions.
  • Career Growth: Access professional development and pathways for advancement.
  • Collaborative Culture: Become part of a team that emphasizes teamwork and shared knowledge.
Required Skills
Azure
Job Details
Location United States
Work mode Remote (Global)
Employment Full-time
Department Delivery
Category Data & ML
Posted 3 months ago
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