Senior Data Engineer Location: Cincinnati, OH (On-site — 5 days/week) Duration: 1+ Year Contract Position Summary: The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and support modern, scalable data solutions — including tools, platforms, APIs, and processes — to collect, store, process, and deliver data for a variety of business needs. This role will work with both on-prem and cloud data platforms (Snowflake), and support solutions across ETL, analytics, BI, and more. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines, APIs, and tools. • Collaborate with application teams, architecture, infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions. • Troubleshoot complex system and application issues related to design, performance, integration, and security. • Research and recommend new technologies and best practices in data engineering, architecture, and security. • Build and support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools. • Provide escalation support for critical incidents and maintain reliable data operations. • Contribute to internal projects, including legacy system replacement, monitoring, analytics improvements, and documentation. • Mentor and guide junior team members. • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Required Skills & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. • 5+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering. • Advanced SQL skills, including writing complex queries and stored procedures (5+ years). • 2+ years working with Snowflake Cloud Database. • 1+ years working with DBT. • Hands-on experience in one or more areas: big data technologies, ETL tools, metadata management, BI/reporting tools, messaging systems, data warehousing, Java, version control, CI/CD tools, infrastructure automation, cloud platforms, or REST API design. • Solid understanding of application and data security best practices. • Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Experience working with offshore teams preferred. • Financial industry experience is a plus.