Data Engineer

Job Title

It's a broad role with real ownership, which is both the appeal and the challenge: there isn't a senior engineer above you reviewing every decision. We're looking for someone ready to own the whole platform and confident enough to ask questions when needed.

What you'll do:

• Own the data pipelines
• Manage automated replication and ingestion into the warehouse
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot failures, and handle schema changes
• Add new data sources as business needs evolve
• Own the platform architecture
• Maintain and evolve the cloud warehouse architecture
• Define layering, naming conventions, performance standards, and cost efficiency
• Ensure scalability across multiple subsidiaries
• Own the data modeling
• Design and maintain dimensional models (facts and dimensions)
• Partner directly with Finance, HR, and Operations leaders to translate business needs into data structures
• Build models that support accurate, decision-ready reporting
• Ensure data trust and reliability
• Build in testing, documentation, and data quality checks
• Maintain clear data lineage and transparency
• Ensure stakeholders trust the accuracy of reporting

What we're looking for:

• Strong data engineering fundamentals — clean, maintainable SQL and Python
• Experience building and operating production data pipelines
• Hands-on experience with a cloud data warehouse (BigQuery preferred; Snowflake, Redshift, or similar acceptable)
• Experience with transformation frameworks (dbt strongly preferred) and layered data architecture (raw → staging → modeled)
• Solid understanding of dimensional modeling (facts vs. dimensions, star schema design)
• Experience with ELT / data replication tools (Fivetran or similar)
• Ability to partner with non-technical stakeholders and translate business needs into scalable data solutions
• Comfortable owning decisions and operating independently
• Nice to have:
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL/PostgreSQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Scheduler, Secret Manager)
• Experience integrating ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista or similar) and HCM platforms (Workday)
• Familiarity with CI/CD-driven data workflows and version-controlled transformations
• Experience managing warehouse cost optimization
• Background in construction, engineering, or operations-heavy industries

Skills:

sql server, bigquery, cloud computing, ci/cd pipelines, erp system, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Snowflake, Redshift, data replication

Top Skills Details:

sql server, bigquery, cloud computing

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Experience with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL/PostgreSQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Scheduler, Secret Manager) Experience integrating ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista or similar) and HCM platforms (Workday) Familiarity with CI/CD-driven data workflows and version-controlled transformations Experience managing warehouse cost optimization Background in construction, engineering, or operations-heavy industries

Experience Level:

Expert Level

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $145000.00 - $180000.00/yr. Health, Vision, Dental, ESOP

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.