Data Engineer

Overview

Become an integral part of a global icon, revolutionizing their data infrastructure. As a Lead Data Engineer partnering with Aquent, you will be a key player in building and maintaining the systems that drive this company’s massive data operations. Your expertise will directly impact how this company delivers its world-class products and services. This is your opportunity to leave your mark on a global scale.
This innovative company, a leader in its industry, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Data Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining database management systems, ensuring data quality, and contributing to the overall success of the company’s data infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a significant impact on a global scale.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and implement database management systems, standards, guidelines, and quality assurance processes for database deliverables.
• Document and communicate database designs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate, install, and maintain database management systems, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Develop complex programs and derive logical processes on various technical platforms.
• Design user interfaces, build windows, screens, and reports to enhance data accessibility and usability.
• Participate in quality assurance processes and develop test application code in a client-server environment.
• Provide expertise in defining, negotiating, and defending the tables and fields within the database structure.
• Adapt business requirements and develop data and database specifications, including table and element attributes.
• Determine the suitability of data for storage and optimize storage organization for efficiency and scalability.
• Define relationships between tables and how fields interact within a relational model.

Must-Haves:

• Minimum of 8-9 years of experience in a data engineering role.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Extensive experience with Databricks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• A proactive and inquisitive mindset, with a willingness to learn and ask questions.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience in supply chain management.
• Databricks certification.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $63.603 to $70.67 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.