Software Engineer - Data/Opensearch

Charlotte, NC


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Type: Contract

Category: Development

Industry: Energy

Reference ID: JN -052026-106719

Date Posted: 05/03/2026

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


Description:

Hybrid in Charlotte, NC

Our client seeks a senior software engineer to build and operate the software, data, and metadata foundations of a Data Marketplace platform. The role focuses on Python services, AWS infrastructure automation with Terraform, and OpenSearch-based search and AI/ML capabilities. The engineer will collaborate across platform, data, and security teams to deliver scalable, observable solutions and mentor peers while maintaining engineering 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: $90.00 to $100.00/hr. w2

 JN -052026-106719

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Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain Python-based services, Lambda functions, and data pipelines.
  • Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform with modular, secure, and maintainable patterns.
  • Build and operate AI/ML and search on Amazon OpenSearch, including vector search, semantic retrieval, and LLM workflow integration.
  • Collaborate with data, platform, and security teams across AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, Glue, S3, DynamoDB, IAM, and VPC.
  • Modernize Dynatrace alarming using Terraform and Python.
  • Enforce code quality with reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and observability.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architecture and technical standards.
  • Evaluate ambiguous requirements and select effective solutions.
  • Operate as a self-starter, conduct research, and present solution tradeoffs clearly.

Experience Requirements:
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience with hands-on coding.
  • Strong Python proficiency including type hints, unit testing with unittest or pytest, and packaging.
  • Terraform for AWS Infrastructure as Code.
  • Experience with GitHub and Confluence.
  • Amazon OpenSearch expertise including index design, query DSL, and vector or k-NN search.
  • AI/ML experience with embeddings, RAG patterns, foundation models, and ML model integration.
  • Proficiency with AWS services including DynamoDB, Glue, IAM, S3, API Gateway, and Lambda.
  • Collibra or integration with enterprise data catalog or governance platforms (preferred).
  • Kafka or other event-driven architecture (preferred).
  • AWS Lake Formation (preferred).

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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