Sr. Data Engineer
Reference Number: 409954
Posted: 11/05/2026
Job Type: Contract
- Industry: Technology and IT
** No 3rd parties or corp-to-corp candidates for this role
** Local candidates preferred. In-person interview required.
Our client is seeking a Sr. Data Engineer to join their team.
As a Sr. Data Engineer, you will be part of the Data Engineering organization supporting cloud migration and production data platform initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on Databricks experience, strong Spark and SQL performance tuning skills, and the ability to deliver reliable data pipelines with minimal guidance.
Job Title: Sr. Data Engineer
Location: Denver or Dallas
Pay Range: $88-95/hour, based on experience
What's the Job?
- Design, build, and optimize scalable Databricks data pipelines, workflows, and production-grade data solutions.- Own technical delivery as an experienced individual contributor—ramp quickly and contribute immediately to ongoing initiatives.
- Support cloud migration efforts and data platform modernization, working with the client’s cloud environment and tooling.
- Orchestrate and manage data workflows using Airflow, ensuring dependable scheduling, monitoring, and execution.
- Implement and maintain infrastructure automation using Terraform, supporting multi-environment deployments and repeatable releases.
What's Needed?
- Strong, hands-on Databricks experience at a senior level (data pipelines, workflows, and end-to-end engineering ownership).- Proficiency with Python, Spark, and SQL, including performance tuning and troubleshooting for production workloads.
- Experience with cloud migration and data platform transitions (AWS to GCP preferred, but the client’s current cloud is acceptable).
- Working knowledge of Airflow orchestration and how to build reliable, observable pipeline workflows.
- Terraform experience for Infrastructure as Code, plus familiarity with CI/CD and deployment automation practices.
What's in it for me?
- Opportunity to drive meaningful cloud migration and modern data engineering work as a senior individual contributor.- Clear expectations for ownership—deliver solutions with minimal guidance and collaborate across engineering and platform teams.
- Hands-on work across Databricks, Spark, SQL, Airflow, Terraform, and CI/CD practices.
Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
Medical and Prescription Drug PlansDental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
401(k), Plus Match
Weekly Pay
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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