Data Engineer

Company: Haystack

Location: California (Remote)

Type: Contract

Remote: Yes

Posted: 2026-08-14

About this role

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

• Design, develop, and deploy data pipelines and platforms to organize and integrate disparate data sources.

• Implement data engineering activities on mission-critical projects across various domains, including national intelligence and scientific research.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including analysts, developers, and data consumers, in a fast-paced, agile setting.

• Support the assessment, design, development, and maintenance of scalable data platforms for clients.

• Engage in analytical exploration and data examination to derive pivotal insights.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree.

• 3+ years of experience with ETL operations, including on-premises or Cloud infrastructure.

• Proficiency in software development using programming languages like Python.

• Experience with source control and collaboration tools such as Git or Atlassian tools.

• Knowledge of relational and non-relational database technologies (e.g., SQL, GraphQL).

• Familiarity with automation and scripting on Linux or Windows operating systems.

What's On Offer

• Competitive annual salary ($99,000 - $225,000) plus bonus potential.

• Opportunity to work on impactful, mission-driven projects.

• A collaborative and supportive team environment with diverse expertise.

• Access to professional development and tuition assistance programs.

Apply via Haystack today!

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