Python Data Engineer

Job Description Day-to-Day Insight Global is looking for a Senior Data Engineer with deep Python expertise to design, build, and maintain data ingestion pipelines within a complex, multifaceted data platform for a 2 month contract, possible extensions. This role is highly handsu2011on and engineeringu2011driven, with the majority of time spent writing Python code to support scalable, reliable data ingestion and incremental load processes. The ideal candidate has 5u20137 years of experience, writes Python and SQL from scratch, understands watermarking and incremental load design, and can independently reason through data platform challenges while collaborating effectively with a broader engineering team. 90% of their time will be spent doing Python coding and ingestion and other 10% working with the team Key Responsibilities u2003u2022 Design, develop, and maintain Pythonu2011based data ingestion pipelines u2003u2022 Implement and manage incremental data loads, including watermarking strategies u2003u2022 Write and optimize SQL queries from scratch to support ingestion and transformation logic u2003u2022 Work across complex data platforms, handling varying data structures and source systems u2003u2022 Ensure data accuracy, reliability, and performance across ingestion workflows u2003u2022 Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline failures and performance issues u2003u2022 Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to align ingestion logic with platform requirements Contribute to code quality through documentation, reviews, and best practices We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements Must-haves -Seasoned Python Coder/Date Engineer (5-7 years of experience) -Python, SQL (coding queries from scratch -Multifaceted data platforms (data structures, how well can they figure out the Watermark (incremental load design) -Needs to know how to work other Plusses -Bachelor's degree -Data ingestion work (developing pipelines into a data platforms)

Created: 2026-02-25