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Blend360

Data Engineer

Blend360, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046

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Company Description

Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. For more information, visit www.blend360.com.

Job Description

This is a CONTRACT TO POSSIBLE HIRE POSITION!

We're seeking a

Mid-Level Data Engineer

with hands-on experience in configuring and optimizing

Apache Iceberg

infrastructure. The role involves building out our foundational Iceberg data lakehouse architecture and integrating it with key cloud and analytics platforms. You will be a core part of our data engineering team, working closely with analytics and BI teams to ensure seamless data access and usability.

Key Responsibilities Iceberg Infrastructure Configuration

Design and implement the initial Apache Iceberg infrastructure. Ensure compatibility and optimization for batch and streaming data use cases.

Platform Integration & Connectivity

Set up and manage connections between Iceberg and:

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Snowflake

- With a focus on

Federated Data Warehousing (FDW) . MicroStrategy Looker Power BI

(lower priority, but still considered for downstream enablement)

Data Pipeline Development

Build and deploy initial pipelines for data flow from:

Snowflake → Iceberg → MicroStrategy

Monitor and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and delivery. Ensure data quality, lineage, and security compliance throughout the pipeline.

Collaboration & Documentation

Collaborate cross-functionally with data science, analytics, and DevOps teams. Document configuration, design patterns, and integration processes.

Qualifications

Required:

3-5 years of experience in data engineering or related field. Proven experience configuring and managing

Apache Iceberg

environments. Hands-on experience with

Snowflake , including familiarity with

FDW . Experience integrating cloud storage systems and query engines (e.g., BigQuery, GCP). Working knowledge of BI tools:

MicroStrategy ,

Looker ,

Power BI . Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow). Strong understanding of data lakehouse architecture and performance optimization. Preferred:

Familiarity with secure data sharing and access control across tools. Knowledge of metadata catalogs such as Apache Hive, AWS Glue, or Unity Catalog. Background in working with distributed data systems and cloud-native environments.

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