<p><strong>Data Engineer (Contract) – St. Louis, MO</strong></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Our company is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our team for a contract engagement in St. Louis, MO. As a Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines and architectures to support advanced analytics and business intelligence initiatives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, construct, test, and maintain scalable data architectures and data pipelines.</li><li>Integrate data from diverse sources (structured and unstructured) for analytics and reporting.</li><li>Optimize database performance and ensure data quality.</li><li>Implement data security, privacy standards, and compliance protocols.</li><li>Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective data solutions.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues and bottlenecks.</li><li>Automate data ingestion and transformation processes.</li><li>Support ongoing data management, documentation, and best practices.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Required Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.</li><li>Proficiency with SQL and multiple database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).</li><li>Experience with cloud data platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).</li><li>Strong programming skills (Python, Java, or Scala).</li><li>Familiarity with ETL tools and frameworks.</li><li>Understanding of data modeling, warehousing concepts, and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and documentation abilities.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.</li><li>Experience with real-time data streaming solutions (e.g., Kafka).</li><li>Certifications in relevant cloud or database technologies.</li></ul>

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