Ziply Fiber - Data Engineer

Data Engineer is needed in Kirkland, United States.

Client: Ziply Fiber

Location: Kirkland, WA, us

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

Position Title: Data Engineer

Base Salary: $101,800 to $142,300 annually DOE

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge. As our state-of-the-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals. The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, data models, and infrastructure that support business intelligence, analytics, and operational data needs.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).
• Experience with big data processing frameworks such as Spark, Hadoop, Flink, and Apache Hudi.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala for data engineering tasks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and its data services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Databricks.
• Experience working with data warehouses such as Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or Azure Data Factory.
• Knowledge of data modeling, schema design, and data architecture best practices.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Exposure to GraphQL and RESTful APIs for data retrieval and integration.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra, or Azure Cosmos DB.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working with real-time data streaming technologies like Kafka, Kinesis, or Azure Event Hubs.
• Knowledge of machine learning pipelines and MLOps best practices, with experience using Azure Machine Learning.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for data engineering, including Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

Other Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer and requires a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Ziply Fiber is a drug-free workplace. At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Employees may not hold outside employment nor be self-employed without obtaining written approval from Ziply Fiber.