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Strategic Staffing Solutions

Data Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS HAS AN OPENING!

Job Title:

Data Engineer

Location:

Charlotte, NC ** On-Site

Duration:

12 Mon ths (Possible Extension) Role Type:

W2 Contract Engagement

Job Summary:

We are seeking a

Data Engineer

with strong experience in

Python ,

PySpark , and

Airflow , and hands-on knowledge of

Cloudera Hadoop

environments. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining scalable data pipelines, enabling high-quality data flow and transformation across the organization.

Infosec experience

and

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

familiarity are strong pluses.

Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient

data pipelines

using

PySpark

and

Airflow . Manage and optimize large-scale data workflows on

Cloudera Hadoop Develop reusable code in

Python

for data ingestion, transformation, and delivery. Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and performance across all pipelines. Work cross-functionally with data analysts, data scientists, InfoSec, and DevOps teams. Support data integration projects involving

on-premise and cloud systems , particularly

GCP . Participate in

incident resolution , root cause analysis, and implement process improvements. Implement best practices for

data security ,

governance , and

access control , especially in regulated environments. Required Qualifications:

3-6 years

of professional experience in

data engineering

or related fields. Strong coding skills in

Python

and experience using

PySpark

for big data processing. Hands-on experience with

Apache Airflow

for orchestrating ETL workflows. Deep understanding of

Cloudera Hadoop

(HDFS, Hive, Impala, etc.). Solid understanding of

data pipeline design , performance optimization, and data lake/data warehouse concepts. Preferred Qualifications:

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

experience, particularly with BigQuery, Dataflow, or Cloud Storage. Exposure to

data security practices ,

InfoSec principles , or experience working in a regulated data environment. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g.,

Git ) and CI/CD pipelines. Experience working in

agile

environments and using

Jira/Confluence . Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. Excellent communication skills-able to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Detail-oriented, with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. The four pillars of our company are to:

Set the bar high for what a company should do Create jobs Offer people an opportunity to succeed and change their station in life Improve the communities where we live and work through volunteering and charitable giving