Data Engineer 12 Month Contract to Hire Remote: EST Hours We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer with hands-on experience in SQL Server, Snowflake, and Qlik to join our growing data team in the healthcare industry. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines and models that support advanced analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain efficient ETL/ELT data pipelines between SQL Server, Snowflake, and downstream reporting tools like Qlik. • Collaborate with data analysts, BI developers, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into scalable solutions. • Create and maintain data models and data marts in Snowflake to support reporting and analytics. • Optimize performance and data integrity within SQL Server and Snowflake environments. • Support and enhance Qlik dashboards and visualizations with clean and well-modeled data sources. • Ensure data governance, security, and compliance policies are followed. • Monitor and troubleshoot data jobs and systems to ensure high availability and reliability. Required Skills & Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in data engineering or related role. • Strong SQL skills and experience working with SQL Server (stored procedures, performance tuning, SSIS/SSRS is a plus). • Hands-on experience with Snowflake, including data modeling, virtual warehouses, and query optimization. • Experience working with QlikView or Qlik Sense for data integration and dashboard development. • Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and ELT strategies. • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) is a plus. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. About Eight Eleven Group (DBA Brooksource): At Eight Eleven, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We’re your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting and staffing needs. For over 20 years, Eight Eleven has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 28 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Eight Eleven promise. Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.