Senior Data Engineer

Data Engineer III Location: Onsite – Cincinnati, OH About the Role We’re looking for a Data Engineer III to play a key role in a large-scale data migration initiative within Client's commercial lending, underwriting, and reporting areas. This is a hands-on engineering role that blends technical depth with business analysis, focused on transforming legacy data systems into modern, scalable pipelines. What You’ll Do • Analyze legacy SQL, DataStage, and SAS code to extract business logic and identify key data dependencies. • Document current data usage and evaluate the downstream impact of migrations. • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and management systems to support modernization goals. • Collaborate with business and technology teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. • Improve data quality, reliability, and performance across multiple environments. • Develop backend solutions using Python, Java, or J2EE, and integrate with tools like DataStage and dbt. What You Bring • 5+ years of experience with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, Snowflake, DB2, MongoDB). • Strong background in legacy system analysis (SQL, DataStage, SAS). • Experience with Python or Java for backend development. • Proven ability to build and maintain ETL pipelines and automate data processes. • Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP. • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • Financial domain experience—especially commercial lending or regulatory reporting—is a big plus. • Familiarity with Agile methodologies preferred.