Data Engineer

Post Date

Sep 30, 2025

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77002
US
Mar 14, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

HOU-6266037e-41e8-422e-91f3-c6696d3bf411

Pay Rate

$57 - $71 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is currently hiring a Data Engineer for one of our largest oil and gas clients in Downtown Houston, TX. This person will be responsible for contributing to the development of on-prem SQL and NoSQL databases and the testing/implementation of python based applications. The ideal candidate for this position will possess expertise in database development in SQL, NoSQL, Oracle, postgres, DB2, and MongoDB, as well as advanced application development experience with implementing business logic utilizing SQL stored procedures and NoSQL utilities. This position is onsite at least 3 days a week, and the pay rate will range from $60 to $72/hr.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 5+ years of experience in data engineering, sql and nosql databases like oracle, sql server, postgres, db2, elastic, mongo db and advanced python skills
- Advanced application development experience with implementing business logic utilizing SQL procedures and NOSQL utilities
- Experience with design and development of scalable and performant processes
- Expertise in Python development and fast API microservices
- Development experience with real time user interactive applications and communicate between UI and database
- Experience utilizing LLM models, coding agents and testing agents during their development process
- Ability to simultaneously handle support and development
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or relevant major

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

+ ability to work with users directly and understand business requirements and functionality

+ analytic skills and ability to figure things out, use ai tools, and get help when needed

+ must be able to multitask, switch priorities, self manage tasks

Experience with just ETL / backend processes/ data transfer between databases – Not a good fit

Experience only on cloud platforms – Azure, GCP, AWS –

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.