Genesis10 is seeking a Data Engineer for a contract with our client in Inver Grove Heights, MN. (Mondays and Thursdays hybrid, requires local candidates) Compensation: Hourly W2 pay rate $80-90/hr, or $90-100/hr C2C Job Description: Our client has an exciting opportunity in our Information Technology group. We are looking for a highly skilled Big Data Engineer, Senior to help support a variety of projects that will range in scale and complexity within the Enterprise Big Data Ingestion Team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cloud-based data platforms, SQL, Python programming, orchestration/scheduling tools, and monitoring/observability tools. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and supporting our data ingestion pipelines, ensuring seamless integration of data from client's various sources to support robust analytics and business intelligence. You must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivated with confirmed leadership abilities, decisive leadership and presentation skills and be able to function in a team-oriented environment with resource and time constraints. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Data Platforms: Utilize cloud data warehouses using Snowflake and AWS, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability of data pipelines. Python Development: Develop, optimize, and maintain data processing scripts and applications using Python to support various big data ingestion tasks. Adhere to, improve, and contribute perspective to programming and development deadlines for the team. ELT Process Management: Assist with architecting and implementing of Extract-Load-Transform (ELT) processes, including Fivetran HVR and AWS Lambda functions, to ensure efficient and accurate data loading between systems. Data Transformation: Utilize Snowflake's functionality of tasks, streams, stored procedures, dynamic tables, and dbt (data build tool) to model raw data into a consumable format for data engineers, analysts, and scientists. Business Integration: Understand business processes, data flows, and strategies for business units and work collaboratively on their data needs. Documentation and Standards: Produce, maintain, and encourage high-quality documentation to ensure transparency and understanding of data ingestion pipelines and solutions. Monitoring and Observability: Understand, monitor, and enhance data ingestion flows to enable reporting and insights development, including tracking data and job statuses. Team Leadership: Mentor and guide other team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Advise on best practices around data ingestion pipelines and procurement of data based on use-cases (structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data). Team Culture: Has excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Required Basic Qualifications: Has achieved a Bachelor or Graduate degree in Business Management, Information Management, Computer Science, or other STEM degree program. 5+ years in relevant data engineering positions. Experience using Snowflake, DBT, Power BI, Excel, AWS Lambda, Dataiku, Azure DevOps Familiar with or have used the Agile methodology and framework Experience in data modeling and data analytics, ingesting data from external sources (API, SQL DBs, etc.), root cause analysis, and orchestrating and automating processes Preferably for Fusion Team Black - a familiarity with or background in commodity trading or economics is helpful to understanding some of the data we work with Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of modern, cloud-based data architecture concepts and best practices, including Lakehouse architectures. Hands-on experience using version control systems such as Git and CI/CD workflows and practices. Comfortable with ambiguity; able to take ownership, thrive with less oversight and process. Experience in ELT/ETL tools, including Fivetran HVR, AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, and Apache Airflow. Experience leading other team members and developing technical standards. Attention to detail and commitment to data and code quality. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to multi-task. Experience with data observability and monitoring tools, such as Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk, Monte Carlo, and AWS CloudWatch. We have access to additional contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions with various rate ranges. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a permanent placement opportunity, our recruiter can discuss the unique benefits offered by that particular client with you. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career with Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average). Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) Remote opportunities available For multiple years, Genesis10 has been recognized as a top staffing firm in the U.S., as well as a best company for work-life balance, career growth, diversity, and leadership, among other distinctions. To learn more or explore our available career opportunities, please visit us at www.genesis10.com. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran
