What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Engineer - Hybrid position at ConsultUSA?
Our client is seeking an experienced Data Engineer contractor to support manufacturing operations. This individual will design, build, and optimize data pipelines and infrastructure, enabling advanced analytics, process automation, and data-driven decision-making. The Data Engineer will work closely with data scientist, process engineering, and IT teams to ensure data reliability and actionable insights across the manufacturing lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Term & Location
Why Work for ConsultUSA:
ConsultUSA offers competitive salaries, major medical (PPO or HDHP w/ HSA), dental, and vision insurance plans, and 401k plan with immediate eligibility for both salary and hourly employees
ConsultUSA hosts several outings and events, holiday and summer parties, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year for employees
We will work with you to obtain training for in-demand technologies and prepare you for industry-recognized certification exams
ConsultUSA offers Business Analysis and Project Management training through our Project Management Institute (PMI)® award-winning sister company, PMCentersUSA
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please click the “Apply Now” button located at the top and bottom of the page.
ConsultUSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, or status as a covered veteran as well as any other prohibited criteria under any applicable federal, state, and local laws applicable to ConsultUSA.
For a complete listing of all ConsultUSA jobs please visit www.consultusa.com
Key Responsibilities
- Develop/maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines for industrial data (like real-time streaming, time series, IoT, sensors, MES, ERP systems data)
- Integrate data from different sources (databases, clouds, on-premises) and Engineer workflows for efficient ETL/ELT processing and data validation.
- Collaborate with architects, data engineers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to define and deliver solutions.
- Collaborate with IT admins, network/security engineers, and cross-functional teams to support stable production operations and troubleshoot infrastructure issues (including managing and integrating IaaC, PaaS, and SaaS solutions).
- Capable of managing backlog, supporting QA/testing, and communicating requirements with business stakeholders in the steel manufacturing domain.
- Mentoring team members, providing guidance, facilitating skill growth, offering technical coaching, and encouraging best practices across teams via code reviews.
- Build and maintain data infrastructure in compliance with data governance and security best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields with 5 years’ experience as a Data Engineer.
- Strong experience in building, maintaining, and optimizing ETL/ELT data pipelines using Python, Pandas, PySpark and orchestrating workflows like Apache Airflow and Kedro framework.
- Advanced SQL/ KQL query development and optimization across Oracle, MSSQL, and MySQL databases (hosted on-premises or via PaaS offerings).
- Developing and consuming Flask-based and Fast API RESTful APIs for data services and integration.
- Proficiency in Linux shell scripting for automation and data workflow management.
- Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD for data pipelines and use of tools such as Git, Docker, and IaaC frameworks for provisioning and deployment.
- Hands-on experience deploying solutions across multiple clouds (OCI, Azure, GCP), including the setup of cross-cloud data integration and transfer techniques.
- Experience with cloud platforms (OCI, Azure, Google) and big data tools (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Databricks)
- Understanding data modeling, data profiling, data quality, data lake/warehouse architectures, and data indigestion from operational technologies.
- Familiarity with industrial protocols, time-series databases (like OSIsoft PI), and manufacturing data (MES, PLC)
- Strong troubleshooting, process automation, and root-cause analysis skills
Term & Location
- Contractor, 6–12 months (with possible extension)
- Hybrid/remote
Why Work for ConsultUSA:
ConsultUSA offers competitive salaries, major medical (PPO or HDHP w/ HSA), dental, and vision insurance plans, and 401k plan with immediate eligibility for both salary and hourly employees
ConsultUSA hosts several outings and events, holiday and summer parties, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year for employees
We will work with you to obtain training for in-demand technologies and prepare you for industry-recognized certification exams
ConsultUSA offers Business Analysis and Project Management training through our Project Management Institute (PMI)® award-winning sister company, PMCentersUSA
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please click the “Apply Now” button located at the top and bottom of the page.
ConsultUSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, or status as a covered veteran as well as any other prohibited criteria under any applicable federal, state, and local laws applicable to ConsultUSA.
For a complete listing of all ConsultUSA jobs please visit www.consultusa.com