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Data Engineer

Diverse Lynx

Austin, TX • 10/28/2026

Engineering , Information Technology , Professional

Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: Data Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Contract
Rate: $60/hr-65/hr

Role Description:
  • 8 years of professional experience in data engineering or backend data development roles.
  • Expert-level proficiency in SQL, including performance tuning, window functions, CTEs, and analytical queries.
  • Strong Python skills for scripting, data processing, and building ETL logic.
  • Hands-on experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.) and data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
  • Proven experience designing and maintaining large-scale data pipelines in production environments.
  • Solid understanding of data modeling techniques (dimensional modeling, normalization/denormalization).
  • Strong grasp of data quality, validation, and governance practices.
  • Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development workflows.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and provide scalable solutions.
  • Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL and Python.
  • Architect and implement high-performance data models that support both real-time and batch processing.
  • Eligible to workimize complex SQL queries for performance, scalability, and reliability across large datasets.
  • Lead the data engineering efforts across projects, collaborating closely with analysts, data scientists, and software engineers.
  • Own and improve data quality, validation, and governance processes.
  • Monitor data pipelines and proactively address performance and reliability issues.
  • Mentor and support junior data engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and technical leadership.
  • Document data flows, definitions, models, and architecture for internal stakeholders and governance purposes.
  • Participate in architectural decisions and contribute to long-term data platform strategy.