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# Data Consultant III

- **Company:** Manpower
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Engineering, Encodings, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Graph Database, Python (Programming Language), MicroStrategy, NoSQL, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Data Processing, Snowflake, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Machine Learning Operations, Video Streaming, Databricks
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D9936E942F844F989C19248550652E20/job/

## About the Role

Our client, a leading organization in the data and analytics industry, is seeking a Data Consultant III to join their team. As a Data Consultant III, you will be part of the Data Engineering and Architecture department supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive mindset, which will align successfully in the organization., * 5+ years of experience in data engineering or architecture across cloud or hybrid environments with a focus on modernization and scalability.

 * Familiarity with distributed query engines, graph databases, NoSQL, open table formats, and data mesh principles.
 * Hands-on experience with cloud-native Lakehouse platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake, streaming technologies like Kafka, and BI tools like Tableau or MicroStrategy.
 * Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL for data engineering, automation, and AI/ML pipelines.
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working within Agile/SAFe environments.

## Description

* Monitor, assess, and implement emerging technologies for data and analytics, including distributed query engines, graph databases, and Lakehouse architectures.
 * Drive migration initiatives from legacy data warehouses to cloud-native Lakehouse platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake, ensuring secure and cost-efficient solutions.
 * Provide expertise in relational and NoSQL databases, streaming platforms, and event-driven architectures; define reusable data processing patterns.
 * Assist in defining multi-year data platform strategies and roadmaps, translating architecture principles into actionable guidance for teams.
 * Align solutions with enterprise data governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance standards, embedding responsible AI and lineage standards.


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