Aureon Consulting ยท 14 hours ago
Senior Data Engineer
Des Moines Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelAureon Consulting is seeking a Senior Data Engineer/Developer to lead and mentor a team of data engineers in creating high-quality data solutions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership to ensure effective data integration across enterprise systems.
ConsultingProject ManagementRisk Management
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Dave Dolezal
Responsibilities
Lead & Mentor: Provide technical direction, coaching, and code reviews for a team focused on data engineering and integration
Architect Scalable Solutions: Design and implement end-to-end data pipelines using Snowflake, dbt, Kafka, and modern ELT/ETL practices
Integration Expertise: Develop APIs and event-driven integrations that are performant, maintainable, and future-ready
Modernize Systems: Transform legacy data flows into cloud-native architectures
Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
Ensure Quality & Governance: Drive best practices in CI/CD, testing, and data governance
Security & Compliance: Maintain adherence to industry standards for security and auditability
Innovate Continuously: Evaluate emerging tools and technologies to optimize data delivery and integration
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in technical leadership within data engineering or integration teams
Deep expertise in SQL, Snowflake (data modeling, optimization, streaming), and event-based architecture (Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, Amazon Kinesis)
Hands-on experience with dbt, ADF, ADL, and orchestration tools
Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing, and modeling principles
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, Jenkins, Maven) and automated testing
Experience in cloud environments (AWS or Azure) and Agile delivery models
Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence across teams
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Preferred
Snowflake certification and scripting skills (Python preferred)
Background in Life Insurance or Financial Services
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Company
Aureon Consulting
Aureon Consulting connects consultants with businesses that seek talented leaders.
Founded in 1988
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase