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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior, Data Engineer - **Company:** The Carrington Company - **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, Business Software, Cloud Database, Computer Programming, Databases, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Systems Development Life Cycle, Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, Systems Integration, Transact-SQL, Software Repository, Scripting, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Data Management, Software Version Control, Databricks - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/41EBC10848BC4783AD2AC47938EB338A/job/ ## About the Role * Advanced knowledge of working in the Microsoft SQL Server environment to design, implement, and optimize enterprise data solutions with a focus on scalability and performance. * Strong understanding of ETL concepts, data integration, and transformation processes, with practical experience implementing ETL solutions using Microsoft SSIS. * Working knowledge of version control concepts, with experience using Microsoft DevOps for managing code repositories and collaborative development. * Must have expert knowledge to lead and oversee SDLC processes. * Advanced expertise in T-SQL programming, scripting, and optimization techniques, with the ability to write, debug, and optimize complex queries and procedures for enterprise-level solutions. * Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information. * Demonstrates advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities to design and optimize complex data solutions while collaborating effectively across teams. * High school diploma or equivalent work experience, bachelor's degree in computer sciences preferred * Four (4) or more years of experience in the information technology field with a strong focus on relational databases, data integration (ETL), data warehousing, business intelligence, reports development, and dashboard design. * Four (4) or more years of experience with ETL tools - SSIS * Four (4) or more years of experience with database management systems - MS SQL. * Strong working knowledge of integrating applications using APIs is preferred. * Experience with Microsoft BI applications (SSRS, SSAS, Power BI) is preferred. * Knowledge of cloud-based database management and integration services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Fabric, Snowflake, or Databricks) to lead and optimize data integration and transformation processes is a plus. * Proficiency in programming languages is commonly used in data engineering, such as Python or Java ## Description Under direct supervision, responsible for assisting in the efforts to design, develop, and maintain databases and data integration (ETL) systems to support business applications and business intelligence for the enterprise. Perform all duties in accordance with the company's policies and procedures, investor guidelines, all US state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates. The target pay range for this position is $140,000.00 to $160,000.00. * Designs, develops, and optimizes data integration processes, ETL workflows, and data platforms, leading the creation of technical designs and functional specifications to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability while contributing to future cloud migration efforts. * Collaborates with stakeholders and third-party vendors to define, evaluate, and align business requirements for scalable data integration, reporting, and business intelligence solutions. * Leads the design and development of automated solutions to improve business processes, productivity, and operational efficiency. * Maintains ETL jobs and leads troubleshooting efforts for critical production issues, participating in the off-hours support rotation and providing SME assistance as needed. * Leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of data platforms, technical designs, and functional specifications to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability. * Develops and maintains comprehensive documentation of data processes, reports, applications, and procedures to ensure consistency, knowledge sharing, and alignment with organizational standards. * Designs, develops, and deploys scalable reporting and dashboard solutions to support business intelligence, data visualization, and operational efficiency, ensuring appropriate security measures. ## 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) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [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) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)