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Eliassen Group Senior Data Engineer in Burbank, California
Senior Data Engineer
Burbank, CA
Type: Contract
Category: Data
Industry: Communications
Reference ID: JN -042026-106228
Date Posted: 03/31/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/gkjzI2
Description
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Description:
Hybrid 3-4 days onsite in either Burbank, CA or Orlando, FL
Our client seeks senior data engineers to build and refactor data pipelines supporting enterprise data collection, transformation, and delivery. The role centers on Snowflake and Snowpark with advanced Python and SQL to implement performant, secure solutions from defined requirements. The position also advances AI-assisted development practices using tools such as Cursor and Microsoft Copilot to accelerate delivery and improve code quality. Work occurs in an Agile environment with a focus on clear execution, migration from Azure Data Factory, and alignment to established standards.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $70.00 to $90.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Build and refactor data pipelines to support enterprise data collection, transformation, and delivery.
Implement and support infrastructure that enables data storage, processing, and retrieval within Snowflake.
Execute migration tasks to convert Azure Data Factory pipelines into Snowflake Snowpark solutions.
Join and transform data from multiple source systems to produce datasets for reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and analytics consumption.
Collaborate with management, architects, and team leads to deliver against clearly defined requirements and implementation instructions.
Focus on execution and delivery, identifying issues or risks and escalating to leadership as needed.
Manage assigned tasks and deliverables aligned to project timelines and leadership priorities.
Use advanced tools and coding techniques to implement Snowflake Snowpark pipelines based on provided designs and standards.
Apply senior-level data engineering skills to deliver reliable, performant Snowflake solutions that meet requirements.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools for code generation, refactoring, debugging, and documentation within established standards.
Validate AI-assisted outputs to ensure security, performance, and data governance requirements are met.
Share AI usage patterns, efficiencies, and lessons learned to support responsible adoption across the team.
Experience Requirements:
Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, including Snowpark and SQL-based transformations.
Advanced Python experience for data engineering workloads.
Advanced SQL experience, including complex transformations and performance tuning.
Proven experience migrating ETL solutions between cloud platforms, specifically moving pipelines from Azure to Snowflake.
Working knowledge of Azure Data Factory with ability to understand and replicate existing pipelines.
Experience working with REST APIs in Python.
Understanding of data security requirements with adherence to established policies and standards.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Use of AI-assisted tools such as Cursor and Microsoft Copilot to support development and migrations.
Solid coding background with a data engineering focus.
Recruitment Transparency Notice
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( noreply@eliassen.com , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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