This company is transforming how people communicate and transact by creating new ways for consumers, advertisers, and partners around the world to connect. By utilizing technologies like XR, AI, machine-learning, and 5G, this media group is helping people stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact. This is an 18 month Contract-to-Hire, remote, position looking for a Principal Data Engineer in LA. Ideally, this candidate will have expert knowledge with the Elasticsearch platform and has experience building an enterprise level ES solution preferably more than once. Java, Linux administration, and Kubernetes skills are required along with familiarity with Go, Python, and System Architecture in AWS or bare metal. Required Skills Experience 4+ Years Experience Java, Python, Go CS Degree or Equivalent Work Experience Strong analytical and Communication Skills Linux Administration Kubernetes AWS Preferred Skills and Experience AWS Administration Skills (including several SaaS offerings), MySQL, SQL Server 3+ Years Experience with Clusters Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Big Data, or Analytics The Offer Competitive Salary Up to 85hr, DOE (flexible) You will receive the following benefits Medical Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) Paid Sick Time Leave Pre-tax Commuter Benefit Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. LI-SG1