New

Data Engineer

TEKsystems
$80.00 - $91.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Glendale
May 08, 2026
Description Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the transformation of data into actionable insights. Collaborate with our dynamic team of technologists to develop cutting-edge data solutions that drive innovation and fuel business growth. Your responsibilities will include managing complex data structures and delivering scalable and efficient data solutions. Your expertise in data engineering will be crucial in optimizing our data-driven decision-making processes. If you're passionate about leveraging data to make a tangible impact, we welcome you to join us in shaping the future of our organization. Key Responsibilities: * Contribute to maintaining, updating, and expanding existing Core Data platform data pipelines * Build tools and services to support data discovery, lineage, governance, and privacy * Collaborate with other software/data engineers and cross-functional teams * Tech stack includes Airflow, Spark, Databricks, Delta Lake, Kubernetes and AWS * Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to drive the success of the Core Data platform * Contribute to developing and documenting both internal and external standards and best practices for pipeline configurations, naming conventions, and more * Ensure high operational efficiency and quality of the Core Data platform datasets to ensure our solutions meet SLAs and project reliability and accuracy to all our stakeholders (Engineering, Data Science, Operations, and Analytics teams) * Be an active participant and advocate of agile/scrum ceremonies to collaborate and improve processes for our team * Engage with and understand our customers, forming relationships that allow us to understand and prioritize both innovative new offerings and incremental platform improvements * Maintain detailed documentation of your work and changes to support data quality and data governance requirements Qualifications: * 7+ years of data engineering experience developing large data pipelines * Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g. Python,Java, Scala) * Strong SQL skills and ability to create queries to analyze complex datasets * Hands-on production environment experience with distributed processing systems such as Spark * Hands-on production experience with data pipeline orchestration systems such as Airflow for creating and maintaining data pipelines Skills python, spark, databricks, sql, data, data warehouse Top Skills Details python,spark,databricks Additional Skills & Qualifications * Experience with Databricks * Experience with Snowflake a plus * Deep Understanding of AWS or other cloud providers as well as infrastructure as code Familiarity with Data Modeling techniques and Data Warehousing standard methodologies and practices * Strong algorithmic problem-solving expertise * Excellent written and verbal communication * Advance understanding of OLTP vs OLAP environments * Willingness and ability to learn and pick up new skill sets * Self-starting problem solver with an eye for detail and excellent analytical and communication skills * Strong in at least one of the following: distributed data processing or software engineering of data services, or data modeling * Familiar with Scrum and Agile methodologies * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems equivalent industry experience Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Glendale, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $91.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Glendale,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.