Senior Data Engineer & Client-Facing Consultant

Thought Logic Consulting; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thought Logic Consulting, a Minneapolis-based data analytics consultancy, seeks a Principal Consultant, Data Engineer with 5+ years of experience. You will build scalable data pipelines, develop ETL/ELT processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to unlock insights for clients.

The role offers growth under experienced architects and consultants in a client-facing setting. You’ll contribute to data models, cloud platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift), and dashboards using Power

Qualifications

• Professional experience in data engineering, analytics, or a related technical role.
• Proficiency in SQL and working knowledge of Python or another scripting language.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT processes and modern data tools such as Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Snowflake, or Databricks.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Palantir Foundry or similar) and data modeling concepts.
• Understanding of data integration, quality, and performance tuning principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively on fast-paced projects with a mix of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Ability to legally work for any employer in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable, reliable data pipelines using tools like Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, or Palantir Foundry
• Develop ETL/ELT processes to transform and prepare raw data for reporting, analytics, and downstream applications
• Collaborate with team members and clients to gather requirements, integrate data sources, and ensure high data quality
• Assist in the development and optimization of data models and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift)
• Support the creation of dashboards and data visualizations using tools like Power BI or Tableau
• Participate in testing, documentation, and deployment of data solutions to ensure performance and reliability
• Engage in project workstreams alongside more senior team members, gaining exposure to client interaction and delivery best practices
• Learn and apply modern data engineering and cloud practices in a variety of industries and use cases

Skills

SQL

Python

ETL/ELT

Data pipelines

Cloud platforms

Data modeling

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

AWS Glue

Snowflake

Databricks

Power BI

Tableau

Airflow

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Job description

Thought Logic Consulting, a Minneapolis-based data analytics consultancy, seeks a Principal Consultant, Data Engineer with 5+ years of experience. You will build scalable data pipelines, develop ETL/ELT processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to unlock insights for clients.

The role offers growth under experienced architects and consultants in a client-facing setting. You’ll contribute to data models, cloud platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift), and dashboards using Power