Data Engineer

IRIS Consulting Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join their team. This exciting role involves optimizing T-SQL queries, designing Power BI dashboards, and collaborating with both business and IT teams to deliver actionable insights. You will maintain data integrity and enhance reporting frameworks, all while working in a dynamic environment that promotes growth and collaboration. With the potential for a full-time conversion based on performance, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the IT consulting field. If you're ready for a challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Strong background in T-SQL performance optimization and data modeling.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize complex T-SQL queries for performance tuning.
• Design and implement Power BI dashboards and data models.

Skills

T-SQL performance optimization

Power BI

Data modeling

Communication skills

Python

Tools

Power Query

DAX

Microsoft Fabric

Azure cloud services

Power Automate

Azure Data Factory

Job description

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our team on a contract basis, with the potential for full-time conversion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in T-SQL performance optimization, Power BI, and data modeling, along with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with both business and IT leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize complex T-SQL queries, following best practices for performance tuning.
• Design and implement Power BI dashboards, visualizations, and data models, utilizing Power Query and DAX.
• Work closely with business stakeholders and IT leadership to understand data requirements and deliver actionable insights.
• Maintain and enhance data pipelines and reporting frameworks to support business intelligence initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security across various systems and platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced T-SQL expertise, including performance optimization and windowed functions.
• Strong Power BI proficiency, including visualization design, data modeling, Power Query, and DAX.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

Nice to Have (Preferred Skills)

• Experience with Python for data processing and automation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and Azure cloud services.
• Familiarity with Power Automate and Azure Data Factory for workflow automation and data integration.

Personal Characteristics

• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong team player, capable of working across disciplines and cultures.
• Detail-oriented, while maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Initially 3 days/week in-office (Downtown Minneapolis).
• After training, transition to 2 days/week (Mondays & Thursdays).

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects in a collaborative and dynamic environment, with the potential for a full-time conversion based on performance and fit.

If you’re a skilled Data Engineer looking for an exciting challenge and growth opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting