Senior Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC


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Type: Contract

Category: Data

Industry: Energy

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -092026-108571

Date Posted: 09/13/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/JfPSPZ


Description:

Hybrid 3 days on-site in Charlotte, NC

 

Our client seeks a Senior Data Engineer to lead database architecture, data migration, and real-time data product initiatives supporting a modern cloud-based platform. The role will establish a scalable data foundation, migrate enterprise datasets from legacy systems, and implement governance and auditing to support compliance and downstream application teams.

 

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 $73.00/hr. w2

JN -092026-108571


Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement PostgreSQL databases and schemas for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Lead migration of large Oracle databases to AWS RDS for PostgreSQL with data integrity and minimal downtime.
  • Build and optimize real-time data products using Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Hudi.
  • Analyze and optimize existing schemas, recommending structural improvements while ensuring integrity.
  • Design and implement change data capture and comprehensive auditing solutions.
  • Develop and maintain a data catalog and schema documentation for application integration.

Experience Requirements:
  • Deep proficiency with PostgreSQL design, administration, optimization, and SQL.
  • Proven enterprise data migration experience, preferably Oracle to PostgreSQL, with strong change management.
  • Hands-on AWS experience including RDS, EC2, networking, and security configurations.
  • Experience with streaming and real-time processing using Kafka and Flink, plus data lakehouse tech such as Hudi or Delta Lake.
  • Data modeling for normalized and denormalized schemas across OLTP and analytical workloads.
  • Implemented CDC patterns and audit logging for lineage and change tracking.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills for architectures and schemas.
  • Preferred: AWS Glue, Lambda, or Step Functions; data quality frameworks; Terraform or CloudFormation; application modernization; understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance such as GDPR or HIPAA.

Education Requirements:
  • No formal degree requirement listed.

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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