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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Vanderhouwen & Associates, Inc. - **Location:** Portland, OR, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $78,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Airflow, Microsoft Azure, BigQuery, Code Review, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Cloud Services, SAS (Software), SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Agent, SQL Server Integration Services, Enterprise Data Management, Scripting, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Database Optimization, Git, Information Technology, Data Management, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Amazon Redshift - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.vanderhouwen.com/job_posting/data-engineer-72894/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience. * 3-5 years of experience developing and supporting enterprise data warehouse solutions using SQL Server and relational database technologies. * Strong SQL development skills, including complex query writing, stored procedures, database optimization, and performance tuning. * Experience building and maintaining data pipelines using technologies such as SSIS, SQL Agent, Azure Data Factory, Airflow, or comparable ETL/ELT tools. * Experience supporting on-premises data warehouse environments with exposure to cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or similar technologies. * Understanding of relational database design, data modeling, and enterprise data management best practices. * Experience working within Agile development environments and familiarity with source control and DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps and Git is preferred. * Experience with business intelligence platforms such as Power BI, SSRS, or SAS Enterprise Guide is preferred. * Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as Python, R, or Java is a plus. * Experience working with healthcare data or within a healthcare environment is highly preferred. ## Description Our client is seeking a Data Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of enterprise data solutions that power business intelligence, analytics, and data-driven decision-making. This role combines hands-on experience with traditional SQL Server data warehouse technologies and modern cloud platforms, offering the opportunity to contribute to an organization's transition toward next-generation data architecture. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and passionate about building reliable, scalable data pipelines in a modern engineering environment., * Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines that integrate data from multiple internal and external sources into an enterprise data warehouse while ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance. * Support and enhance an existing on-premises SQL Server data warehouse environment, including SSIS packages, SQL Agent jobs, stored procedures, and data transformation processes. * Contribute to cloud modernization initiatives by assisting with the migration of data platforms and pipelines to Snowflake and other modern cloud-based data technologies. * Develop and implement data quality, validation, and monitoring processes to maintain the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of enterprise data assets. * Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather data requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver scalable data solutions that support reporting, analytics, and business operations. * Build and maintain data models and infrastructure that enable advanced analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives. * Participate in Agile development practices, including documentation, code reviews, version control, and continuous improvement efforts. * Support enterprise business intelligence and data management initiatives while identifying opportunities to improve data engineering processes and platform performance. ## 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) - [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 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) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [AI Model Management Life Circles: ML Ops For Generative AI Models From Research to Deployment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1152-ai-model-management-life-circles-ml-ops-for-generative-ai-models-from-research-to-deployment) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [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) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)