Data Engineer II - (API & Database Focus) - Remote Opportunity

Data Engineer API & Database Focus - Fully Remote W2 Contract Location: Fully Remote U.S. Duration: 6-Month W2 Contract Pay Rate: $55-$64/hour depending on experience Company: Russell Tobin supporting a leading global technology client Overview Russell Tobin is supporting a major technology client in the search for a highly skilled Data Engineer with a strong emphasis on API development, integration, and database engineering. This is a fully remote opportunity where we are targeting top-tier talent with a proven track record of building scalable data solutions and working with modern cloud data platforms. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines for API data ingestion. - Build and manage APIs, including authentication, error handling, and data parsing. - Optimize and maintain relational databases, primarily Postgres. - Develop and optimize data models in Snowflake. - Use Databricks PySpark notebooks for data processing and pipeline orchestration. - Collaborate with analytics and BI teams to deliver clean, structured datasets. - Support reporting tools such as Tableau by ensuring high-quality data availability. - Monitor and improve performance of data workflows and systems. Required Qualifications - Proven experience as a Data Engineer with strong API development/integration experience. - Demonstrated experience building API-driven data pipelines. - Strong SQL skills, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning. - Hands-on experience with Postgres or similar relational databases. - Experience with Snowflake data loading, querying, and performance optimization. - Experience with Databricks ETL/ELT PySpark notebooks. - Proficiency in Python or similar programming language. - Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). - Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices. - Experience supporting BI tools such as Tableau. - Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred (Nice to Have) - Experience with ETL orchestration tools (Airflow, Fivetran, dbt). - Familiarity with containerization (Docker). - Experience working in consulting or contract roles. - Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards. - Experience supporting Tableau dashboards or BI developers. Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage, medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemental coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, 401k-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. RTALI-BK1JD-E2EProf