Senior Data Engineer

About the role

This person will design and build ETL/ELT pipelines in a modern Lakehouse architecture using medallion principles (raw → refined → presentation). You’ll work with Databricks to develop apps, dashboards, and Genie Spaces that support analytics and operational needs across the organization. You’ll also collaborate closely with business stakeholders and Data Governance teams to define appropriate data domains and shape high-quality data products. This is a hands-on role in a cutting-edge environment with continuous deployments, rapid iteration, and a culture that encourages challenging assumptions and thinking creatively.

Responsibilities

• Design and build ETL/ELT pipelines in a Lakehouse architecture using medallion principles.
• Develop apps, dashboards, and Genie Spaces using Databricks.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and Data Governance teams to define data domains and shape data products.

Requirements

• Strong Python and SQL skills (required).
• Experience with Databricks is strongly preferred; experience with big data platforms such as Snowflake can be a substitute.
• Familiarity with modern data engineering concepts: Lakehouse architecture, Delta tables, CI/CD, distributed compute, orchestration.
• Ability to think creatively, propose new approaches, and question existing patterns.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ideally located in the Des Moines metro area or willing to relocate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $68.00/hr.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position based in Des Moines, IA. It is a Contract to Hire role.