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Big Data Engineer at micro1
posted 1 month agoBig Data Engineer | $30–80/hr | Worldwide Remote
Join a forward-thinking team as a Big Data Engineer, where you'll play a key specialist role in designing, building, and optimizing large-scale data systems. This is a fully remote contractor opportunity ideal for experienced data professionals who thrive in complex, data-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain scalable big data pipelines and infrastructure
- Develop and optimize data workflows using Python
- Manage and query relational and non-relational databases
- Collaborate with data analysts and scientists to support data analysis initiatives
- Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across systems
Required Skills
- Big Data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
- Proficiency in Python for data engineering tasks
- Strong experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
- Solid background in data engineering best practices
- Experience with data analysis workflows and tooling
This is a contractor role open to candidates worldwide. Compensation ranges from $30 to $80 per hour based on experience and expertise.