Data Engineer (Python, SQL, Snowflake, ETL, AWS S3)

SMX Services and Consulting, Inc.

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering focusing on ETL and data quality assurance.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Python, PyPI, and SQL.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles for secure code development and data protection.
  • Knowledge of AWS S3 and other public cloud technologies.
  • Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain data quality validation processes for the ETL lifecycle.
  • Design, build, optimize, and maintain ETL pipelines for secure data transfer.
  • Ensure seamless data integration into the Snowflake platform.
  • Identify and resolve data quality issues for smooth data ingestion.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to gather requirements for data solutions.
  • Monitor data pipelines, troubleshoot failures, and implement solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative team environment with cross-functional interactions.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies in data engineering and cloud.
  • Onsite presence fosters stronger team dynamics and project engagement.
Full Job Description
Role: Data Engineer (Python, SQL, Snowflake, ETL, AWS S3)

Start Date: 03/30/2026

End Date: 03/26/2027

Location: Raleigh, NC

Interview Type: Webcam or In-Person

Complete Description

Only qualified Data Engineer candidates located in the Raleigh, NC area will be considered, as this position requires an onsite presence.

Required Skills
  • 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with a strong focus on ETL development and data quality assurance.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Python, PyPI, and SQL.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles related to secure code development, DevOps, data access, and data protection.
  • Solid knowledge of public cloud technologies, including AWS services such as S3.
  • Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working across cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working in Agile environments, with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality solutions and achieve project objectives.

Position Overview

The client is seeking a skilled mid-level to senior Data Engineer to support data quality assurance, ETL development, and data integration initiatives. The selected candidate will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of data as it moves from a secure file transfer service into AWS S3 and through the Snowflake data platform. This data supports critical downstream applications, analytics, and reporting systems that are essential to core business operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Data Quality Assurance: Develop and maintain data quality validation processes to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data throughout the ETL lifecycle.
  • ETL Development: Design, build, optimize, and maintain ETL pipelines to efficiently transfer data from secure file transfer services to AWS S3 and Snowflake.
  • Data Integration: Ensure seamless integration of data into the Snowflake platform, enabling reliable access for downstream applications and reporting solutions.
  • Data Quality Management: Identify and resolve data quality issues, including source data inconsistencies that may cause ingestion failures, processing errors, or data rollbacks.
  • Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders, data analysts, business intelligence teams, and technical teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Continuously monitor data pipelines, proactively identify issues, troubleshoot failures, and implement solutions to maintain data integrity and uninterrupted data flow.

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