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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer III - **Company:** Selectquote Insurance - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Airflow, Amazon S3, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Github, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, NumPy, Performance Tuning, Redis, DataOps, SQL Stored Procedures, Transact-SQL, Parquet, Amazon ElastiCache, Boto3, Git, Pandas, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Functional Programming, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/85c6b558-fcb9-4277-97b2-07e9132c82e7 ## About the Role * Strong analytical skills * Comfortable working with source control (Bitbucket, git, GitHub) * Knowledge of different file formats, including but not limited to JSON, CSV, Parquet, and fixed-width * Objectivity and openness to others' views, providing solutions and creative input * Ability to adjust when there is a shift in priorities * Excellent communicator with individuals and groups at all levels within the organization * Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage user expectations * Good organizational, time management, and listening skills * Self-motivated learner * Excited to work with new and different technologies * Understanding of data engineering and ETL/ELT concepts with an ability to apply those concepts to multiple technologies, * Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience) * 6+ years of experience working within Data systems or equivalent training * 4+ Years of strong experience troubleshooting stored procedures and other T-SQL code * 4+ years of Experience with Airflow or equivalent training * 4+ years of experience in Python coding using advanced modules, Pandas, Numpy, and other libraries * Experience working with C# or other statically typed languages is a plus * Experience working with external REST APIs * Microsoft SQL Server 2019 or later * Microsoft SQL Server performance tuning * Experience with AWS systems and concepts for data engineering, Simple Storage Solutions (S3), Lambda, boto3, SQS/SNS * Experience with in-memory databases such as Redis and Elasticache Physical Requirements: * Work is performed indoors with potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to office work. Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites. The noise level in the office is usually moderate. * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. ## Description Responsible for developing Data Engineering solutions with a strong understanding of data engineering concepts and the ability to apply those concepts broadly across multiple technologies. The Data Engineer III improves processes and methodologies across multiple projects and solutions. The Data Engineer III plays a leadership role within Enterprise Analytics, leading improvement teams to enhance the department's performance and serves as a mentor to junior Data Engineers and colleagues., * Maintain existing data engineering solutions while looking for opportunities to improve them. * Communicate both business requirements and technical terms with a high degree of understanding. * Determine business requirements and create solutions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and data integrity. * Collaborate with other team members to consolidate the data landscape to reduce the development time and increase consistency among data engineering solutions. * Lead and design complex projects and ensure their complete and accurate execution with an emphasis on delivering business value. * Train and coach junior engineers in data engineering best practices. ## Related Videos - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [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) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)