TEKsystems · 8 hours ago
Data Engineer (Hybrid - Contract To Hire)
Wilmington, DE
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$60/hr - $83/hr
5+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services. They are seeking a Data Engineer to build scalable data solutions that support chatbot automation, data pipelines, and backend endpoints for user interface components, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to convert complex data into actionable insights.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable data solutions using Python, PySpark, and AWS to support chatbot automation, data pipelines, and backend endpoints for user interface components
Build and maintain backend services that enable secure, efficient, and reliable data delivery
Deploy cloud‑native applications using AWS services with a focus on high availability, scalability, and performance
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to convert complex data into insights that support business needs
Participate in architectural decision making by evaluating technologies, frameworks, and best practices related to data engineering and full stack development
Gather, analyze, and visualize data from large and diverse datasets to support the continuous improvement of software applications and systems
Identify hidden issues and patterns within data and use these insights to drive improvements in coding practices and system architecture
Contribute to internal engineering groups that explore emerging technologies
Develop, debug, and maintain code within large enterprise environments using modern programming languages and database technologies
Support a team culture that values inclusion, collaboration, learning, and respect
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of hands‑on experience building applications using Java, microservices architecture, Spark, or similar technologies
At least 5 years of practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
At least 5 years of experience developing cloud‑based applications using AWS services
At least 5 years of experience building Python applications, including developing APIs
Strong knowledge of data warehouses such as Snowflake or databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL
Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle
Preferred
Experience working with large datasets
Experience with front end technologies
Experience with conversational AI
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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