Senior Data Engineer (contract)

Title: Senior Data Engineer Location: 401 W Las Colinas Blvd Irving, TX Alternate Locations: Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC Duration: 12 months Work Engagement: W2 Work Schedule: 3 days in office/2 days remote Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits Summary: We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize reliable data solutions across our SQL, ETL, BI, and machine‑learning platforms. This role develops high‑performance SQL Server and Oracle database objects; builds and maintains ETL/ELT pipelines; designs enterprise data models; and delivers analytical capabilities through Power BI. You will partner with analytics, data science, and application teams to operationalize ML models, support cloud/hybrid modernization initiatives, and ensure data quality, performance, and scalability. The role operates within a collaborative Agile Scrum team focused on delivering business value and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: • Develop advanced SQL (T‑SQL/PLSQL), database models, and performance‑optimized stored procedures. • Build and support ETL pipelines, data warehouses, and dimensional models. • Design Power BI datasets, DAX calculations, and optimized reports with RLS and governance best practices. • Enable machine‑learning solutions through feature tables, scoring pipelines, and ML-integrated dashboards. • Support database/application modernization, migration, validation, and cutover planning. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in an Agile environment. Qualifications: • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. • Strong experience with SQL Server, Oracle, ETL/ELT, data warehousing, and data modeling. • Advanced Power BI expertise (DAX, M, performance tuning, RLS). • Experience operationalizing ML outputs or integrating predictive analytics. • Background in Agile/Scrum teamwork and iterative delivery.