Data Engineer

Job ID: 111669
Location: Montgomery , Alabama  [On-Site]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 02/02/2026
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Data Engineer

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and architectures that support our organization’s data-driven initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, streaming platforms, and automation tools, enabling you to play a key part in our digital transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and optimize robust ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL Server, ensuring efficient data ingestion, transformation, and loading processes.
  • Integrate data pipelines seamlessly with cloud services such as AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, and GCP Dataflow to enable scalable and flexible data operations.
  • Implement real-time streaming solutions leveraging Kafka, Kinesis, and similar technologies to support live data processing.
  • Develop and enhance data models and architectures to facilitate high-performance analytics and reporting.
  • Collaborate with governance and SQL engineering teams to establish standards, optimize workflows, and ensure data quality and security.
  • Utilize programming languages such as Python, Scala, and Java for pipeline development, automation, and integration tasks.
  • Automate deployment, infrastructure provisioning, and monitoring through DevOps practices using Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Create technical documentation, including pipeline diagrams, data flow diagrams, and compliance reports, to ensure transparency and maintainability.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 5–7 years of professional experience in data engineering, database development, or related fields.
  • Proven expertise with SQL Server, including building and optimizing stored procedures and pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud integration and data orchestration tools like Airflow and DBT.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java, with applicable certifications (e.g., Python Institute PCPP, Scala Professional Certification preferred).
  • Familiarity with DevOps automation tools (Terraform, Ansible) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Background in data modeling and architecture, ideally with vendor-specific training (e.g., Snowflake, AWS Big Data Specialty).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on performance optimization and troubleshooting.
  • Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical details. 

Preferred Certifications:

  • AWS Certified Data Engineer
  • Azure Data Engineer Associate
  • Google Professional Data Engineer

Publishing Pay Rate: $45.00 – $50.00 Hourly 

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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