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Freelance Data Engineer (Remote)

Freelance Data Engineer (Remote)

Twine • WorkFromHome, New Zealand
3 days ago
Job description

This is an opportunity for an accomplished data engineer to play a pivotal role in architecting and optimizing large-scale data infrastructure for a fast-paced, US-based organization. The position is fully remote and requires a proactive professional who can deliver robust solutions under tight timelines. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data lakes, warehouses, and pipelines, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility for analytics and business intelligence. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders will be essential to deliver high‑quality, production‑ready data systems.

Deliverables

  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using AWS, Azure, Databricks, or similar cloud platforms
  • Develop and optimize data lakes and data warehouses to support analytics and reporting needs
  • Integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring data quality, consistency, and security
  • Collaborate with analytics and engineering teams to deliver data solutions that meet business requirements
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance data workflows for performance and reliability
  • Document data architecture, processes, and best practices for ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in data engineering or a related field
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation and automation
  • Strong experience with distributed computing, orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow), and data modeling
  • Hands‑on expertise with cloud data services such as AWS, Azure, Databricks, or similar platforms
  • Familiarity with tools like Snowflake, Kafka, PowerBI, Looker, and Tableau
  • Proven ability to deliver solutions in a fast‑paced, remote environment
  • Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate across time zones
  • Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently to meet urgent project deadlines
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