Sr Data Engineer
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫
Acarin Inc is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our IT consulting team in Columbia, MD. This role offers the opportunity to leverage advanced data engineering expertise, particularly with Databricks, to design and implement robust data solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities to drive data initiatives in a collaborative, onsite environment.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Databricks and related technologies
• Architect and implement data warehouse solutions and data lake infrastructure to support business intelligence and analytics requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions
• Optimize data processing workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Implement data quality monitoring and validation processes to ensure data integrity across systems
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on data engineering best practices
• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions to gather requirements and present solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data-related issues in production environments
• Stay current with emerging data technologies and recommend improvements to existing data architecture
𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field
• 9+ years of experience in IT with focus on data engineering, data architecture, or related roles
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks platform and Apache Spark
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) status required
• Ability to work onsite at our Columbia, MD office
𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database management systems
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services
• Programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java
• Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing concepts, and dimensional modeling
• Experience with big data technologies and distributed computing frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in team environments and manage multiple priorities
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
• Databricks certifications (Data Engineer Associate/Professional)
• Experience with streaming data processing and real-time analytics
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for data engineering
• Experience in IT consulting or client-facing roles
• Familiarity with data governance and compliance frameworks
• Advanced degree in relevant technical field
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data technologies
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with experienced IT professionals
• Exposure to diverse client projects across various industries
𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
• Q1: Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting? — 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐞𝐬
• Q2: Do you currently hold a valid H1B, Green Card, or U.S. Citizenship status? — 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐞𝐬