Data Engineer

Emergent Software
Iowa City, IA, United States
26 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$100,000.0 - $120,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Airflow Big Data Business Systems Data Architecture Information Engineering Data Infrastructure Extract Transform Load (ETL) Python (Programming Language) Microsoft SQL Server MongoDB Operational Data Store Operational Databases
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Redis SQL Databases Unstructured Data Workflow Management Systems Data Processing Data Management Data Delivery Data Pipelines Docker

Job description

Our client is seeking a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain the data infrastructure that supports reporting, analytics, and business decision-making across the organization. This role will build scalable data pipelines, improve data quality, and deliver reliable datasets that enable operational and strategic insights. Working closely with technical and business teams, the Data Engineer will transform complex data into actionable information that drives business performance. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys working with large datasets, designing efficient data workflows, and continuously improving data reliability and performance., * Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines supporting enterprise reporting and analytics.

  • Integrate data from ERP, manufacturing, and business systems into centralized data platforms.
  • Build and manage scalable data workflows across extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
  • Develop and maintain data models, testing frameworks, and technical documentation.
  • Monitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot data quality, schema, and workflow issues.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Automate manual processes and improve data delivery efficiency.
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, security, and reliability across systems.
  • Stay current with emerging data engineering technologies and best practices., At Emergent Staffing, we work hard to find the data engineers who are the right fit for our clients. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position:
  • Application (5 minutes)
  • Online Assessment (40 minutes)
  • Initial Video Interview (30-45 minutes)
  • Client Phone Interview (30 minutes)
  • Client On-site interview (60 minutes)
  • Job Offer!

Requirements

  • Strong experience building and supporting production data pipelines.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python.
  • Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., * Experience in manufacturing, ERP, or operational data environments.
  • Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Prefect or Apache Airflow.
  • Experience with CDC or incremental data processing strategies.
  • Familiarity with dbt, MongoDB, Redis, Microsoft SQL Server, and Docker.
  • Knowledge of modern data architecture and cloud analytics platforms.

Benefits & conditions

4.84.8 out of 5 stars Iowa City, IA Hybrid work $100,000 - $120,000 a year - Full-time

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