Data Engineer (Python or Java ) | 3-6 years

Job Description :

• Job Title: Data Engineer
• Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
• Employment Type: Full-Time (FTE)
• Experience: 3–6 Years

Job Summary-

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on coding experience, a deep understanding of data engineering principles, and expertise in modern data platforms and tools. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize scalable data solutions.

Must-Have Skills

• Snowflake, Apache Iceberg, Sybase IQ (Mandatory)
• Python or Java (any one required)

Nice to Have

• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with CI/CD best practices
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) deployments

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• 3–6 years of hands-on coding experience in a collaborative environment

Technical Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills, especially in SQL
• Basic scripting experience
• Proficiency in Python or Java

Core Data Engineering Competencies

Temporal Data Modeling

• Experience managing state changes over time (e.g., Slowly Changing Dimensions – SCD Type 2)

Schema Management

• Expertise in schema evolution and enforcement (e.g., Apache Iceberg)

Performance Optimization

• Advanced knowledge of data partitioning and clustering

Architectural Design

• Strong understanding of normalization vs. denormalization
• Experience with natural and surrogate keys

Technical Stack

Data Processing & Integration

• Kafka, ANSI SQL, FTP, Apache Spark

Data Formats

• JSON, Avro, Parquet

Platforms & Tools

• Hadoop (HDFS/Hive)
• Snowflake
• Apache Iceberg
• Sybase IQ

Core Competencies

• Strong integrity and ethical decision-making
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience working with global teams across different time zones
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on delivery and meeting commitments
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

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