What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Engineer position at New York Technology Partners?
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer (Freelance) to support the design, development, and optimization of scalable data systems for a fast-paced, data-driven organization. This role requires deep technical expertise across modern cloud data platforms and a strong ability to build robust, efficient pipelines that power analytics and business insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows
- Develop and optimize data architectures using cloud-based solutions
- Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to deliver high-quality datasets
- Implement data modeling strategies to support analytics and reporting needs
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across systems
- Optimize performance and cost-efficiency of data infrastructure
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex data engineering issues
- Contribute to best practices, documentation, and code standards
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in data engineering or a related field
- Strong experience with Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, or related services)
- Hands-on experience with Databricks for large-scale data processing
- Deep knowledge of Snowflake data warehousing
- Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL
- Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines
- Strong understanding of data modeling, warehousing concepts, and distributed systems
- Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with streaming data technologies (e.g., Kafka, Spark Streaming)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Knowledge of data governance and security best practices
- Previous experience in enterprise or high-volume data environments
Working Model
- Hybrid role based in Atlanta, GA
- 4 days onsite per week, 1 day remote
Contract Details
- Freelance / contract engagement
- Competitive hourly or daily rate, based on experience
- Potential for extension based on performance and project needs