Data Engineer
LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire a Data Engineer to design and build scalable data solutions across complex program areas. This Data Engineer role is based in Dallas, Texas, in a hybrid work environment. In this contract opportunity, the Data Engineer will step into an entrepreneurial, mission-driven setting where you’ll own ambiguous data problems end to end—partnering directly with subject-matter experts to translate needs into reliable data models, pipelines and systems. It’s an exciting chance to help shape and scale a modern data platform while making measurable impact through data.
Responsibilities
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Design, build and maintain batch ETL/ELT pipelines that ingest, clean and transform diverse datasets into a lakehouse
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Develop scalable data models and reusable, standardized data structures across multiple inconsistent data sources
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Operate and monitor scheduled jobs and workflows, including data quality checks, validation and alerting
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Troubleshoot data pipelines, identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements to reliability and performance
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Partner with technical and nontechnical stakeholders to define requirements, clarify data definitions and translate needs into system designs
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Contribute to platform standards, documentation and best practices (including governance and access policies)
Qualifications
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Professional experience in data engineering, data modeling and production ETL/ELT development
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Hands-on experience with Databricks (or a comparable modern lakehouse/Spark platform with the ability to ramp quickly)
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Strong SQL and Python skills
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Experience designing solutions for messy, heterogeneous external datasets and improving data quality and consistency
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Working knowledge of data governance and access control concepts (cataloging, permissions, principals/groups); Unity Catalog experience is a plus
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Experience with version control and collaborative development practices (Git/GitHub)
Key Details
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Employment Type: Contract (6 months)
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Compensation: $50 – $60 hourly (W2)
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Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
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Location: Dallas, Texas
- Work Model: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in office)
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
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LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
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