Senior Data Engineer

Job ID: 112953
Location: North Carolina, NC  [Remote]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/12/2026
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Role Summary

The Senior Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains scalable data pipelines, transformations, and data products within a secure, regulated cloud environment. This fully remote role supports the development of a next-generation data and AI platform and collaborates with engineering, analytics, and data science teams to deliver reliable, governed, and analysis-ready data solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and pipeline solutions.
  • Develop governed, analysis-ready datasets from raw, structured, unstructured, and synthetic data sources.
  • Enhance and scale the data platform in alignment with established architectural standards and engineering best practices.
  • Contribute to Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and support CI/CD pipelines for production deployments.
  • Monitor data quality, pipeline reliability, and platform performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline, integration, and operational issues.
  • Implement data governance, cataloging, lineage, and access-control practices.
  • Support data science, analytics, and machine learning teams by delivering reliable datasets and supporting tools.
  • Follow applicable security, privacy, data handling, and compliance requirements.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for data pipelines, processes, architecture, and platform capabilities.
  • Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to support platform delivery and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining production data pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog.
  • Strong proficiency with Python and SQL.
  • Experience developing ETL or ELT solutions and scalable data transformation workflows.
  • Strong knowledge of data modeling principles and best practices.
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms; Azure experience is preferred, with AWS or Google Cloud experience also applicable.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, and production deployment workflows.
  • Familiarity with data governance, cataloging, lineage, and access-control technologies.
  • Experience with orchestration and transformation tools such as Airflow or dbt.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Apache Spark, Delta Lake, dbt, Snowflake, or comparable lakehouse and data platform technologies.
  • Experience working in secure, regulated, or accredited environments.
  • Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC, or Controlled Unclassified Information requirements.
  • Experience supporting government, defense, or other highly regulated programs.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant education and practical experience.

Additional Requirements

  • This is a fully remote position.
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.
Publishing Pay Range: $52.00 – $57.00 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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