Senior Data Engineer 5453

Tier4 Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Tier4 Group seeks a Senior Data Engineer to join a mission-driven team focused on using data and analytics to improve real-world outcomes. This hands-on role involves building secure data pipelines and collaborating with architects, data scientists, and business stakeholders.

The position requires designing scalable ETL/ELT workflows across Azure and AWS, writing optimized SQL, and supporting deployment automation with Azure DevOps in a hybrid Dallas office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Integration, or related fields.
• Strong experience with Python, SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• ETL/ELT development and data movement processes.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of data security, governance, and compliance best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Move and transform large volumes of batch data securely and efficiently.
• Develop and support cloud-based data solutions across Azure and AWS environments.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database processes.
• Collaborate with architects and technical leadership on data integration initiatives.
• Implement CI/CD processes and deployment automation using Azure DevOps.
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance across enterprise data platforms.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing operational support.
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute to best practices for data engineering.

Skills

Python

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Azure

AWS

ETL/ELT

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Security & governance

Tools

Databricks

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Location: Texas (Hybrid in office 2 times per month in Dallas)

Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a mission-driven organization focused on leveraging data, analytics, and technology to improve real-world outcomes. This is a highly visible role supporting critical data initiatives within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys building, optimizing, and maintaining secure data pipelines while working closely with architects, data scientists, and business stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Move and transform large volumes of batch data securely and efficiently.
• Develop and support cloud-based data solutions across Azure and AWS environments.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database processes.
• Collaborate with architects and technical leadership on data integration initiatives.
• Implement CI/CD processes and deployment automation using Azure DevOps.
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance across enterprise data platforms.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing operational support.
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute to best practices for data engineering.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Integration, or related fields.
• Strong experience with:
• Python
• SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL
• Azure and AWS cloud platforms
• ETL/ELT development and data movement processes
• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of data security, governance, and compliance best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with healthcare or regulated data environments.
• Exposure to machine learning data pipelines.
• Experience with Databricks.
• Knowledge of modern analytics and reporting ecosystems.

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside in Texas.
• Hybrid schedule requiring two in-office days per month in the Dallas area.
• Travel expenses may be reimbursed for approved business-related visits.
• This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the goal of long-term employment following a successful engagement period.