Data Engineer at Horizontal Talent Data Engineer at Horizontal Talent in Seattle, Washington Posted in 6 days ago. $62.00 - $99.00 per hour Join a high-impact data engineering team supporting large-scale cloud and analytics environments. This contract opportunity offers the chance to build and maintain reporting and data solutions that help drive meaningful business decisions. Responsibilities Design, develop, and support data solutions that provide timely and structured access to information Build and maintain dashboards, reports, analyses, and recurring metrics for business stakeholders Develop and support data models, metadata structures, and analytic platforms using third-party and in-house tools Optimize SQL queries and application performance using profiling and tuning techniques Partner with business teams to understand reporting and analytical needs and turn requirements into solutions Work with large, complex datasets to identify patterns, surface trends, and support operational decisions Contribute to ETL pipelines and data warehousing processes in a complex environment Skills 7+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field 5+ years of hands-on experience with complex SQL Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL pipeline development Proficiency in at least one modern scripting or programming language such as Python, Java, Scala, or Node.js Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively with large datasets Ability to collaborate directly with business partners and translate requirements into practical solutions Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, information technology, or a related field Preferred Skills Experience with BI and reporting tools such as Tableau or Quicksuite Familiarity with AWS services such as Redshift, S3, AWS Glue, EMR, Kinesis, Firehose, Lambda, and IAM Experience working with non-relational data stores such as object storage, document databases, key-value stores, graph databases, or column-family databases Understanding of software engineering best practices, including code reviews, source control, testing, and deployment processes Background in business intelligence, software engineering, or data science with a focus on extracting value from data Horizontal Talent is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you're excited about the role and meet the qualifications. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex. Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $62 - $99 per hour based on qualifications and experience.