Job Title: Senior Data Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC / Chicago, IL / Jacksonville, FL / Denver, CO

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Client Industry: Fortune 500 Banking & Financial Services Client

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Standard Business Hours

About the Role

• We are hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join our client’s Data Engineering team on a contract basis.
• This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading enterprise organization focused on large-scale data transformation and engineering initiatives.
• The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer with strong coding expertise and experience working with large datasets, distributed systems, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries for large-scale data processing
• Build and enhance data pipelines using Python and PySpark
• Create and manage Hive tables within Hadoop environments
• Perform query optimization and performance tuning for large datasets
• Analyze and transform structured and unstructured data efficiently
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data engineering initiatives
• Write clean, scalable, and production-quality code
• Participate in technical discussions, troubleshooting, and implementation activities

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on Data Engineering experience within the U.S.
• Strong expertise in Advanced SQL and query optimization
• Strong hands-on Python development experience
• Experience with Hadoop, Hive, and PySpark
• Experience creating tables, performance tuning, and handling large datasets
• Strong coding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain technical logic and implementation clearly
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Compensation
Hourly Rate: $60.00 – $65.00 per hour
This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid sick and safe time, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually.

About Us
At Collabera, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.

Ready to Apply?
Apply now or reach out to Tanupriya Ganguly at 703-289-0198 or email tanupriya.ganguly@collabera.com for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!