Data Engineer
Job Description
This Data Engineer role in Brookfield, WI focuses on developing a cloud-oriented data environment for analytics, reporting, automation, and emerging AI use cases.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that move and transform data for analytics, reporting, and operational use.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, software developers, and leaders to capture data requirements and deliver engineering solutions.
- Develop and refine data models and platform architecture to support performance, flexibility, and long-term growth.
- Implement and improve ETL processes integrating data from multiple sources while increasing consistency, completeness, and usability.
- Use Python and distributed processing tools such as Apache Spark and Hadoop to process large and complex datasets efficiently.
- Support streaming and event-driven workflows using tools such as Apache Kafka when real-time data delivery is required.
- Monitor data quality, troubleshoot pipeline issues, and optimize workflows to maintain dependable delivery and strong system performance.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the data platform, including scalability, automation, and engineering standards.
- Maintain experience in building and supporting production data pipelines with a proven track record.
Requirements
- Hands-on proficiency in Python for data processing, transformation, and workflow development.
- Experience working with Apache Spark for large-scale data workloads.
- Familiarity with Hadoop-based ecosystems and distributed data processing concepts.
- Practical knowledge of Apache Kafka or comparable streaming technologies for real-time data movement.
- Strong understanding of ETL design, implementation, and optimization across varied data sources.
- Ability to collaborate across functions and translate business needs into reliable technical solutions.
Technologies
- Python
- Apache Spark
- Hadoop
- Apache Kafka
Location & Salary
- Location: Brookfield, WI (onsite)
- Salary: USD 100,000 - 130,000 per year
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (for contract/temporary professionals)
- 401(k) plan eligibility for hired contract/temporary professionals
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