[Remote] Data Engineer II - (API & Database Focus) - Remote Opportunity

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Russell Tobin is supporting a major technology client in the search for a highly skilled Data Engineer with a strong emphasis on API development, integration, and database engineering. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines for API data ingestion and optimizing relational databases.

Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines for API data ingestion
• Build and manage APIs, including authentication, error handling, and data parsing
• Optimize and maintain relational databases (primarily Postgres)
• Develop and optimize data models in Snowflake
• Use Databricks (PySpark, notebooks) for data processing and pipeline orchestration
• Collaborate with analytics and BI teams to deliver clean, structured datasets
• Support reporting tools such as Tableau by ensuring high-quality data availability
• Monitor and improve performance of data workflows and systems

Skills
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with strong API development/integration experience
• Demonstrated experience building API-driven data pipelines
• Strong SQL skills, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Hands-on experience with Postgres or similar relational databases
• Experience with Snowflake (data loading, querying, performance optimization)
• Experience with Databricks (ETL/ELT, PySpark, notebooks)
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming language
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices
• Experience supporting BI tools such as Tableau
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with ETL/orchestration tools (Airflow, Fivetran, dbt)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker)
• Experience working in consulting or contract roles
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards
• Experience supporting Tableau dashboards or BI developers

Benefits
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
• Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
• 401(k)-retirement savings
• Life & disability insurance
• An employee assistance program
• Legal support
• Auto, home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Company Overview
• Russell Tobin is a staffing and recruiting company that provides recruitment and staffing advisory services. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://russelltobin.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship
• Russell Tobin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.