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Inceed lists this Data Engineer opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position: Data Engineer Compensation: $65 - $85 /hour, depending on experience
Location: Denver, Colorado
Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Data Engineer to join their team!
This is a high-impact opportunity supporting a newly formed exploration-focused data initiative. You’ll help build the data foundation behind large-scale analytics, integrations, and pipeline development across complex technical datasets. If you enjoy solving challenging problems, working in a collaborative environment, and contributing to a visible strategic effort, this role offers a chance to make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Design and build scalable data pipelines and architectures
Integrate data from APIs, databases, flat files, and streaming sources
Support near real-time analytics and operational data workflows
Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and data teams
Develop automation and BI solutions for business users
Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across systems
Contribute best practices for data engineering and process improvement
Evaluate emerging tools and technologies for future use
Required Qualifications & Experience:
8+ years of relevant data engineering experience
Strong experience with large oil and gas datasets
Advanced SQL skills with complex querying and transformations
Proficiency in Python and data libraries like pandas and numpy
Hands-on cloud experience in Azure, AWS, or GCP
Experience with modern data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery
Background building ETL or ELT workflows
Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments
Nice to Have Skills & Experience:
Experience with Kafka, Flink, or Azure Event Hubs
Familiarity with dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, Matillion, or SSIS
Experience with Denodo, Trino, or Starburst
Knowledge of SQL Server or PostgreSQL
Exposure to Palantir Foundry
Experience with seismic, SCADA, or 3D geo models
Prior work in exploration or geoscience-focused teams
Perks & Benefits:
3 different medical health insurance plans, dental, and vision insurance
Voluntary, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Paid time off, 401k, and holiday pay
Weekly direct deposit or pay card deposit
If you are interested in learning more about the Data Engineer opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We’re here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what’s better for them.
Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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