Data Engineer – Data Science (Volunteer)
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Role Overview
We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal
candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, with at least three years of
hands-on experience. The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and
maintaining scalable data pipelines and systems to support our analytics and machine
learning initiatives
Job Description
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines to collect,
process, and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data from
various sources. - Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand
data requirements and translate them into technical solutions. - Optimize and tune data pipelines for performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Implement data quality checks and monitoring processes to ensure data integrity
and reliability. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data engineering solutions into
business processes and applications. - Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data engineering and
contribute to continuous improvement initiative
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
- Strong SQL skills and experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g.,PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
- Experience with big data technologies and frameworks such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and HDFS.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of machine learning concepts and techniques.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI