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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** The Paper Store - **Location:** Acton, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Architecture, Data Validation, Data Control, Information Engineering, Data Files, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Mining, Dataspaces, Data Warehousing, Database Queries, Document-Oriented Databases, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1b475a3e5b017f5f ## About the Role * 2+ years of relevant data engineering experience * Hands-on experience with Matillion is a plus * Hands-on experience with Snowflake is required * Experience with SSIS or similar ETL tools is required * Strong SQL skills, including writing queries, joins, stored procedures, and data transformations * Experience building, maintaining, and supporting ETL pipelines in a production environment * Proficiency in data modeling and database management * Experience with data warehousing and cloud-based data platforms * Strong programming skills, such as Python, Java, or SQL * Understanding of data quality, data validation, error handling, and data governance practices * Ability to troubleshoot pipeline failures, performance issues, and data discrepancies * Strong documentation skills and attention to detail * A team-player mindset, including the willingness to pivot as business needs change and assist others to meet deadlines * Ability to work 3+ days per week at the Corporate Office in Acton, MA ## Description Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to own and optimize end-to-end data pipeline operations across our Snowflake data warehouse environment. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on building, maintaining, and scaling production-grade ETL pipelines. Direct experience withwith SSIS, and Snowflake is required. This role is best suited for someone who has built and supported enterprise data pipelines using these platforms and is comfortable working in a production environment. The Data Engineer will be responsible for ensuring operational visibility, data quality, and the overall reliability of our data ecosystem. This is not a general analytics or BI role; it requires strong ETL engineering expertise and the ability to support a growing, evolving data environment., * Be a TPS Brand Ambassador by contributing to a positive culture, encouraging open communication, and maintaining confidential information as required. * Design, develop, and maintain production-grade ETL pipelines using Matillion and SSIS. * Build, optimize, and maintain data models within Snowflake. * Develop and maintain data pipelines that support efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading processes. * Integrate new data sources into enterprise data pipelines. * Monitor data infrastructure for performance, reliability, and operational visibility. * Ensure data quality and integrity through validation, cleansing, error handling, and data controls. * Improve the performance, scalability, and robustness of existing data infrastructure. * Design and optimize data storage solutions, including data warehouses and data lake environments. * Partner with data analysts, data architects, software engineers, and business partners to understand data requirements and deliver reliable data sets. * Support business intelligence needs by ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and structured for reporting and decision-making. * Implement data security measures and access controls to protect sensitive information. * Automate and improve data processes and workflows for scalability and efficiency. * Document data pipelines, processes, standards, and best practices for knowledge sharing. * Partner with cross-functional teams to support data governance, compliance, and data-driven decision-making. * Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering. * Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members, if applicable. * Continuously optimize data architecture to support the company's evolving data needs. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Harnessing the Power of Open Source's Newest Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1448-harnessing-the-power-of-open-source-s-newest-technologies) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)