Data Engineer

DescriptionIt’s a broad role with real ownership, which is both the appeal and the challenge: there isn’t a senior engineer above you reviewing every decision. We’re looking for someone ready to own the whole platform and confident enough to ask questions when needed.What You’ll DoOwn the data pipelinesManage automated replication and ingestion into the warehouseMonitor performance, troubleshoot failures, and handle schema changesAdd new data sources as business needs evolveOwn the platform architectureMaintain and evolve the cloud warehouse architectureDefine layering, naming conventions, performance standards, and cost efficiencyEnsure scalability across multiple subsidiariesOwn the data modelingDesign and maintain dimensional models (facts and dimensions)Partner directly with Finance, HR, and Operations leaders to translate business needs into data structuresBuild models that support accurate, decision-ready reportingEnsure data trust and reliabilityBuild in testing, documentation, and data quality checksMaintain clear data lineage and transparencyEnsure stakeholders trust the accuracy of reportingWhat we’re looking forStrong data engineering fundamentals — clean, maintainable SQL and PythonExperience building and operating production data pipelinesHands-on experience with a cloud data warehouse (BigQuery preferred; Snowflake, Redshift, or similar acceptable)Experience with transformation frameworks (dbt strongly preferred) and layered data architecture (raw → staging → modeled)Solid understanding of dimensional modeling (facts vs. dimensions, star schema design)Experience with ELT / data replication tools (Fivetran or similar)Ability to partner with non-technical stakeholders and translate business needs into scalable data solutionsComfortable owning decisions and operating independentlyNice to haveExperience with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL/PostgreSQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Scheduler, Secret Manager)Experience integrating ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista or similar) and HCM platforms (Workday)Familiarity with CI/CD-driven data workflows and version-controlled transformationsExperience managing warehouse cost optimizationExperience in construction, engineering, or operations-heavy industriesSkillssql server, bigquery, cloud computing, ci/cd pipelines, erp system, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Snowflake, Redshift, data replicationTop Skills Detailssql server,bigquery,cloud computingAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL/PostgreSQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Scheduler, Secret Manager)Experience integrating ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista or similar) and HCM platforms (Workday)Familiarity with CI/CD-driven data workflows and version-controlled transformationsExperience managing warehouse cost optimizationExperience in construction, engineering, or operations-heavy industriesExperience LevelExpert LevelJob Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.Pay And BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $145000.00/yr.Health, Vision, Dental, ESOPWorkplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. 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