Senior Data Engineer

Jacksons Companies • Meridian, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Data Engineer plays a critical role in designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines that support enterprise-wide analytics and operational needs. This position ensures reliable data availability, integrity, and backup solutions while driving continuous improvement in data architecture, tools, and methodologies. As a technical leader, the Senior Data Engineer provides guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
This position is in-person in Meridian, Idaho

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field required; Graduate Degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or a related role
• Experience with the SQL Server stack (SSMS, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS), DAX, and Python
• Experience with ETL tools and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with data warehousing
• Knowledge of data security and privacy statuses/laws/policies (i.e. PII Data)
• A pattern of identifying the root cause for issues and using effective problem-solving methods to arrive at the best resolution option
• Strong analytical and advanced problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
• Demonstrated skills in exercising initiative and sound judgment in decision making
• A pattern of effectively managing unexpected issues or obstacles that may arise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• An ability to independently manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Experience with machine learning, AI, and training data models preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
• Design, evaluate, implement and test data pipelines for company use and needs.
• Actively research and provide solutions for technology and methodology enhancements for data activities
• Responsible for production data availability and any applicable backup solutions
• Handles moderately to high complex issues and finds resolution on escalated issues
• Responsible for end-to-end data processing from ingestion to reporting with considerations for optimization, reliability, security, data accuracy and privacy
• Review all relationships with data and third-party vendors related to data pipelines and make recommendations as appropriate to leadership
• Balance usage of cost and technologies regarding resource management
• Additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees