Data Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Databases
Job Description Apply Now
The Data Engineer position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of data operations and analytics infrastructure. In this role, you will support a leading technology company’s data initiatives by ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of its hybrid cloud data systems. As a Data Engineer, you will partner with various cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and maintain seamless operations within dynamic environments. This position provides a challenging and rewarding environment for professionals seeking to advance their careers in data engineering and operations.
As a Data Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to lead daily data operations and deliver high-quality analytics results that drive business outcomes. You will be responsible for provisioning, scaling, and maintaining data and analytics infrastructure across hybrid cloud platforms. Your contribution will be vital in building and enhancing observability, monitoring, alerting, and self-healing tools that form the backbone of robust analytics foundations. In addition, you will manage zero-downtime deployment processes by leveraging continuous delivery practices and advanced CI/CD pipelines. Debugging complex issues within distributed environments and handling production incidents efficiently will also be essential functions of this role.
The Data Engineer role requires exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. As a self-starter with forward-thinking capabilities, you will demonstrate a strong executional track record and the ability to work independently or as part of a larger team. Proficiency in modern cloud environments such as Gitlab, Spinnaker, Docker, and Kubernetes is necessary, as is a solid understanding of programming languages like Python, Go, Rust, Java, or Scala for automation and API integration tasks. Experience with implementing security controls, governance, and compliance validation, as well as optimizing infrastructure costs, is expected.
This Data Engineer position offers a competitive compensation package and a full suite of benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage. You will have the chance to join an industry-leading organization that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The company’s mission is centered on empowering employees to succeed and providing opportunities for advancement in the ever-evolving tech landscape. By joining this team, you will have access to a supportive work environment with a dedicated engagement manager, employee stock ownership program, and recognition for excellence in staffing and talent management.
Working in vibrant tech hubs such as Austin, NYC, or Cupertino enhances your professional experience with access to diverse projects, advanced technology, and a thriving professional community. The Data Engineer role is ideal for individuals seeking a dynamic position within a forward-thinking organization known for its commitment to employee success and industry innovation. If you are passionate about data operations, cloud infrastructure, automation, and continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career as a Data Engineer. Take the next step in your professional journey by applying for this role today using the job application button, and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.
Data Engineer - Summary- Lead and optimize daily data operations for a major technology organization
- Maintain, scale, and support data and analytics infrastructure in hybrid cloud environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business analytics initiatives
- Ensure system reliability with robust monitoring and automation tools
- Provision, scale, and maintain data, machine learning, and analytics infrastructure
- Build and enhance observability, monitoring, alerting, and self-healing tools
- Manage zero-downtime deployment processes using continuous delivery strategies
- Debug complex issues in distributed environments and respond to production incidents
- Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to support data-driven projects
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee stock ownership program
- Dedicated engagement manager to support career growth
- Recognition for excellence in staffing and talent management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability as a self-starter with a strong track record of execution
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud technologies (Gitlab, Spinnaker, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, Rust, Java, or Scala
- Experience implementing security controls, governance, and compliance validation
- Expertise in infrastructure cost optimization
- Driven, collaborative, and detail-oriented professional
- Able to work independently and in a team environment
- Passionate about data engineering, automation, and cloud technologies
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex systems
- Join an organization with over 25 years of proven industry experience
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Work in vibrant metropolitan areas with access to leading-edge technology and professional networks
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level as a Data Engineer, click the job application button to apply and join a team committed to your professional growth and success.