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, 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 employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. #RTA #LI-BK1 #JD-E2EProf