Cipher7 ยท 3 days ago
W2 Contract - Senior Data Engineer
New Jersey, United States
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$50/hr - $55/hr
10+ years expCipher7 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data architecture and experience with Python, Databricks, and AWS Glue, working onsite in New Jersey.
Computer Software
Hiring Manager
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL workflows using Python, Databricks, and AWS Glue
Build and optimize data warehouses and data lakes leveraging PySpark and AWS cloud platforms
Implement data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration workflows using AWS Step Functions, Lambda, and Glue Jobs
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize pipeline performance using AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools
Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver reliable datasets
Ensure data quality, governance, and security across all systems and workflows
Automate repetitive data engineering tasks and contribute to building reusable frameworks and templates
Support continuous improvement by adopting best practices for CI/CD, version control, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC)
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles
Strong expertise in Python, PySpark, Databricks, and AWS services (Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, CloudWatch)
Proven experience building and managing data warehouses and data lakes
Solid understanding of ETL pipelines, data modeling, and workflow orchestration
Familiarity with CI/CD, version control (Git), and infrastructure-as-code tools
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Local candidates only (no relocation assistance)
Preferred
Knowledge of data governance, security best practices, and compliance standards
Experience in monitoring and optimizing large-scale data pipelines
Strong communication skills for interacting with business and technical teams
Company
Cipher7
Our Mission: At Cipher7, we pride ourselves on being your trusted partner, navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of business and digital technology.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase