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Colton Benter

Recruiter II at IDR, Inc.
4.63
from 88 reviews
Job
Data Engineer - GIS
Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States
CONTRACT TO HIRE
TERMS: contract to hire
START DATE: 2/2/26

IDR is seeking a Data Engineer - GIS to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Greenwood Village, CO. This role is within a team focused on Big Data and geospatial data processing, offering a chance to work on innovative data ingestion and optimization solutions using AWS services and GIS technologies.

Position Overview for the Data Engineer - GIS:

  • Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of ETL processes involving large-scale datasets.
  • Architecting and integrating new datasets into existing data pipelines with a focus on spatial data.
  • Optimizing and tuning data workflows in AWS for cost-efficiency and performance improvements.
  • Creating automated monitoring systems for ongoing data pipeline health.
  • Collaborating on code reviews and establishing best practices for data engineering within the team.

Requirements for the Data Engineer - GIS:

  • 7+ years of experience as a Data Engineer.
  • Strong experience with Big Data technologies, including SQL, Python, Spark/Scala, and AWS (S3, EMR, Step Functions, Airflow).
  • Proven experience working with spatial/geospatial data (PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, SQL Server Spatial, BigQuery GIS).
  • Knowledge of data encryption, transformation, and cost-effective job optimization in cloud environments.
  • Ability to troubleshoot data issues, improve processes, and implement best practices.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
Compensation Details: $70-73/hr W2  #LI-Hybrid