About this opportunity
Sunbelt Rentals lists this Sr. Data Engineer opportunity in fort mill, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Our Team!
Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.
We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.
As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewardingcareer, we invite you to review our opportunities!
Job Description Summary
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain end-to-end IoT data pipelines from edge devices into Databricks using the medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold)
Lead the development and optimization of streaming ingestion pipelines using Apache Kafka and Databricks Structured Streaming
Define and enforce data engineering best practices, including pipeline design patterns, data quality frameworks, and schema governance
Architect and manage Delta Lake tables, including partitioning strategies, Z-ordering, and vacuuming for performance and cost efficiency
Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud teams to configure and manage Databricks clusters, Unity Catalog, and Delta Live Tables
Mentor junior and mid-level data engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance
Partner with data scientists and analysts to ensure processed data meets downstream analytical and ML requirements
Troubleshoot production pipeline failures and drive root cause analysis and resolution
Evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies to continuously improve the data platform
Required Qualifications
5+ years of data engineering experience, with at least 2 years working extensively with Databricks
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience writing production-grade Spark code
Hands-on experience building and managing Kafka-based streaming pipelines
Deep familiarity with Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables, and the Databricks ecosystem (Unity Catalog, Workflows, MLflow)
Experience with IoT data patterns - high-frequency telemetry ingestion, device state management, time-series data
Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred) and infrastructure-as-code concepts
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions and translate requirements into architecture
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Geotab or similar fleet telematics platforms
Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate or Professional certification
Familiarity with Azure Key Vault, Event Hubs, or Azure Data Factory
Experience with dbt for data transformation
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind, or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt's safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.
The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.
Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected ground
Base Pay Range: $130,315.00 - 179,183.40 Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.
Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:
Health, Dental and Vision plans
401(k) Match
Volunteer time off
Short-term and long-term disability
Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
Tuition Reimbursement Options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Length of Service Awards
You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt's policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):
12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
5 sick days
6 holidays
2 half day holidays
2 floating holidays
1 inclusion day
1 volunteer day
Gear up for an exciting career!
Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.
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