Senior Data Engineer / Full Stack Engineer
Location: Remote (EST preferred) | Duration: 12 months (potential for full-time conversion) | Plano, TX (75024), United States
About the Role
Join a high-impact, agile team as a Senior Data Engineer / Full Stack Engineer, designing and building innovative, cloud-native applications and next-generation backend services. You'll collaborate with a lean, expert team to deliver enterprise-scale data solutions, leveraging cutting-edge AWS and big data technologies. This contract offers a path to full-time employment for candidates with a four-year degree.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop robust cloud-native applications and backend services
- Design and implement low-latency, enterprise-ready GraphQL APIs
- Build, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines utilizing AWS and big data tools
- Apply monitoring and observability best practices to ensure system reliability and performance
- Collaborate closely with two full-time engineers and contribute actively to a high-performing team
- Deliver production-ready solutions with a strong focus on reliability and security
Required Skills and Experience
- 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
- Deep expertise in application development and data engineering
- Demonstrated proficiency with GraphQL and API development
- Advanced AWS skills, including Lambda, ECS, and Glue
- Strong experience with PySpark, Apache Spark, Snowflake, AWS Glue, and batch processing frameworks
- Working knowledge of DynamoDB and PostgreSQL
- Proven track record in cloud monitoring, observability, and providing production support
- Bachelor’s degree required for full-time conversion
Preferred Skills
- Experience in lean, fast-paced engineering environments
- Passion for building scalable, reliable systems from the ground up
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility (EST preferred)
- Competitive contract rate with possibility for full-time conversion
- Opportunity to shape enterprise-scale solutions using modern technology stacks
- Highly collaborative and growth-focused team environment
How to Apply
Ready to take ownership of mission-critical systems and accelerate your career? Submit your resume today to join a forward-thinking engineering team dedicated to innovation and operational excellence.