Data Engineer

Contract Freeport, Maine

• Location: Freeport, Maine
• Type: Contract
• Job #20375

ProSearch is seeking a Data Engineer for a remote contract role supporting a leading global retail company. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a respected brand on data-driven initiatives that power analytics, innovation, and business insight across a large-scale enterprise.

About the Role

You’ll design, build, and maintain data ingestion and pipeline workflows on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using best-in-class tools and modern development practices. The ideal candidate is an independent, detail-oriented professional with strong technical problem-solving skills and a passion for building reliable, scalable data systems.

Data Engineer (Remote, Based in Maine)

Contract: 6 months, with potential for extension
Location: Remote (working Eastern Standard Time hours)
Company: ProSearch, on behalf of a confidential, globally respected retail and clothing brand

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll play a key part in developing and maintaining data infrastructure that supports critical business insights and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement data ingestion pipelines and workflows using GCP tools (BigQuery, Cloud Composer, Dataform, and more).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Develop, configure, test, and document new and existing data processes.

• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and validate large data sets.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to data ingestion and pipelines.

• Create and execute testing and implementation plans, including unit, system, and user acceptance testing.

• Contribute to process improvement by identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and automation.

• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to security and development standards.

• Join an on-call rotation to support production environments (typically every 4–6 weeks, for one week).

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer or in a related data-focused role

• Proven experience with:

  • Google Pub/Sub

  • BigQuery

  • Google Dataform

  • Cloud Composer

  • Google Cloud Storage

  • GitHub

  • SQL (advanced querying and optimization)

• Strong understanding of data ingestion into BigQuery and cloud-based data architecture

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Cloud Data Fusion

• Working knowledge of DBMS systems (SQL Server, DB2, Oracle)

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and SOAP Web Services

• Integration experience with other Google resources and databases

• Exposure to Jira and Confluence for Agile collaboration

Work Environment & Expectations

• Remote position (must work EST business hours)

• On-call rotation for production support every 4–6 weeks

• Collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work culture

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful, enterprise-level data initiatives

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Why Join This Opportunity?

• Collaborate with a global retail and clothing leader shaping data-driven decision-making
• Work with modern cloud technologies on a scalable GCP environment
• Gain valuable experience on large, complex data systems
• Potential for contract extension based on performance
• Remote flexibility while staying connected to a Maine-based team

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a Data Engineer passionate about building cloud-based data solutions and want to work with a forward-thinking retail organization, we’d love to connect with you.
Apply today through ProSearch to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and the power of data.