Data Engineering Senior Consultant

This job is posted in multiple locations. When not at a client site, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required. Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Come join us as a Data Engineering Senior Consultant, and in this role, you will deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries.Together, we can find the answers to our clients' most challenging business problems through a combination of our industry expertise, business process knowledge, and consulting excellence. What You'll Do As a Data Engineering Senior Consultant at Clarkston you will:Support solution architects, software developers, data analysts, and data scientists on data and analytics initiativesServe in a lead capacity on client initiatives, collaborating with client stakeholders and technical teams to define and deliver data solutionsDesign, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and architectures that support client business requirementsDevelop and maintain data models and schemas to support analytics and reporting needs, including designing star and snowflake schemas and applying appropriate data modeling techniquesTranslate business requirements into technical data solutions and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical client stakeholdersEnsure optimal data delivery architecture is consistent throughout ongoing projectsBe self-directed and comfortable supporting the data needs of multiple teams, systems, and productsIdentify opportunities to improve data processes, scalability, performance, reliability, and automationLead, grow, and mentor a data engineering team in developing, maintaining, and monitoring data solutions for clientsAssist in defining client solutions, estimating work, supporting proposals, and managing solution deliveryContribute to project planning, status communication, and other consulting activities throughout the engagement lifecycle How You'll Grow Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leadersExpand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities Requirements What We're Looking For:An ideal Data Engineer Senior Consultant would have experience: Assembling large, complex data sets that meet functional and non-functional business requirementsDesigning and implementing scalable data architectures, pipelines, and data solutionsApplying data modeling concepts to create effective schemas, including star and snowflake schemas, based on business and analytical requirementsWorking with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate those needs into data and technical solutionsCommunicating recommendations, findings, and technical concepts effectively with client stakeholders and project teamsIdentifying and implementing internal process improvements, including automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and redesigning infrastructure for greater scalabilityLeveraging the appropriate infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using SQL and big data technologiesBuilding analytics tools and data solutions that provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency, and other key business performance metricsWorking with cross-functional stakeholders, including Product, Data, Design, and business teams, to address data-related technical issues and support data infrastructure needsWorking in a consulting environment where collaboration, problem-solving, adaptability, and strong client service are important to successful outcomesWorking directly with clients in a client-facing role, including leading discussions, facilitating requirements sessions, presenting recommendations, and building trusted working relationshipsApplying consulting skills such as structured problem-solving, requirements gathering, communication, project collaboration, and managing multiple prioritiesSupporting clients in life sciences, consumer products, and retail; experience in one or more of these core industries is preferred Additional Qualifications3+ years of experience in a Data Engineer or related data-focused roleAdvanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL), as well as familiarity with a variety of databasesExperience building and optimizing big data pipelines, architectures, and data setsExperience with data modeling and schema design, including star and snowflake schemasExperience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvementStrong analytical skills related to working with structured and unstructured datasetsExperience building processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency, and workload managementA successful history of manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large and disconnected datasetsWorking knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable big data data storesExperience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environmentExperience with big data tools including Databricks, Spark, Snowflake, Airflow, and KafkaExperience with Azure or AWS cloud servicesExperience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages such as Scala, Python, Java, and/or C++Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business audiencesDemonstrated consulting and client-facing experience, including the ability to build relationships, facilitate discussions, and work collaboratively with client teamsExperience in life sciences, consumer products, and/or retail is preferredGraduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems, or an equivalent field Travel Requirement Travel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30-50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.More About ClarkstonFounded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. At Clarkston, we cultivate success - for our clients, for our people, and for our firm. We utilize a team approach leveraging our collective expertise and industry knowledge to solve our clients' business challenges.AI StatementClarkston values thoughtful and responsible AI use for resume writing, interview preparation, and research. However, real-time use of AI to generate or script answers during interviews - including video or live conversations - is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification. We seek candidates who show authenticity, good judgment, and genuine engagement throughout the process. Benefits Our benefits include:Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)401k with company contributionsPaid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leavePaid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)Life and Disability InsuranceTraining and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more We strive to ensure that every candidate has an equitable and accessible experience. If you are selected to move forward in the interview process, we will share information about how to request any accommodations. You may also request support at any point during the hiring process.Visit Careers at Clarkston to learn more about our culture, benefits, and opportunities.Clarkston Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring our firm is rich in diverse skills, competencies, strengths, personalities, and culture. We foster an inclusive environment that embraces the unique contributions of our people to further our purpose. Please visit Diversity @ Clarkston to learn more about our diversity initiatives.