RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in search of a Data Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT.


Summary:
The client is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design, develop data solutions on MS SQL Server platform. The Senior Data Engineer will use SSIS, Python, and Stored Procedures to build, optimize and productionalize data pipelines for key data and analytics consumers. This would enable faster access to quality data and vastly improved time-to-solution analytic and operational initiatives. The Senior Data Engineer will collaborate with Database Administrators, ETL Developers, data science teams, and business owners in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This individual will be involved in supporting a wide range of analyses carried out by our group using every available tool. This position reports to the Senior Director of Analytics & Reporting and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Key Tasks:
* Build and maintain ETL pipelines, data warehouse/Lake data architecture, data workflows and analytic/ML feature engineering
* Design and implement SSIS/Python packages that pull data from internal and external Web Services/APIs, SFTPs etc.
* Perform complex database programming by writing SQL procedures on large-scale databases
* Develop new database objects and/or review existing objects to improve storage efficiency and access
* Troubleshoot production issues during and after business hours to ensure SLAs are properly met
* Analyze and address query/job performance issues/resource bottlenecks
* Act as an information resource/subject matter expert for assigned areas of responsibility

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience working with relational databases (prefer SQL Server)
* 2+ years of experience working in a data engineering role, designing, developing, and shipping software
* Bring your experience to a vibrant team through design review, code review and mentoring while helping the team build an inclusive culture where each individual can do their best work
* Experience developing database applications using stored procedures and functions
* Experience delivering solutions in a scrum/two-week iteration setting
* Eager to learn and apply feedback constructively
* Able to work independently with minimal oversight
* Demonstrated ability to fail fast, regroup and improve
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Experience working in a fast-paced, enterprise environment
* Experience in BI projects converting business needs to data warehousing and reporting solution
* Strong programming abilities in Unix/Python3/C#
* Experience in Salesforce and Snowflake data migration a big bonus

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.