CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Data Engineer. This role focuses on building and supporting scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and workflow orchestration solutions within a highly technical and scientific environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with developers, engineers, and scientists to support analytics, applications, and research-driven data initiatives.
Type: Contract
Job Title: Data Engineer
Location: Corning, NY
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Corning, NY
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. An Associate degree may be considered with an additional 3–5 years of relevant experience beyond the minimum requirements.
• Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot ETL/ELT pipelines
• Build and manage workflows using Apache Airflow
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and transformation logic
• Support PostgreSQL and Oracle database environments
• Troubleshoot data quality issues, pipeline failures, and performance bottlenecks
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams including software developers and scientists
• Support schema design, data modeling, and data integration initiatives
• Document workflows, dependencies, and operational procedures
• Evaluate emerging data technologies including DuckDB and modern analytics tools
• 2+ years of data engineering or ETL development experience
• Strong SQL development and optimization skills
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools
• Experience with PostgreSQL and Oracle databases
• Python scripting experience preferred
• Understanding of data modeling, schema design, and performance tuning
• Experience with DBeaver or similar database tools
• Familiarity with version control and collaborative development workflows
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
Additional Information
• No third party resumes will be accepted
• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted
• CTG will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors)
• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• CTG is an E-Verify Company
To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below.
About Us:CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.
Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.
CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.