Data Integration Developer

About the Role:Are you energized by transforming complex business data into reliable, scalable solutions that power critical decisions? Do you enjoy designing and building robust data integration pipelines while collaborating closely with both technical and business partners? Are you looking to grow your expertise in modern data integration, data architecture, and evolving data platforms within a highly collaborative environment?As Baird continues to invest in data as a strategic asset, we are expanding our IT Data Integration team and seeking a Data Integration Developer to help build and support high-quality data solutions across the firm. In this role, you will play an important part in developing and delivering data integration processes that enable business intelligence, analytics, and operational reporting.This opportunity is ideal for a motivated data professional who thrives in an agile environment, enjoys solving complex data challenges, and takes pride in delivering solutions that drive measurable business impact. You’ll work cross-functionally with business analysts, BI teams, and technical partners to translate data needs into scalable solutions, while continuously building your technical and business knowledge.This position is hybrid, offering a combination of 2 day/week remote work and 3 days/week in our collaborative downtown Milwaukee workspace. At Baird, you’ll find a supportive culture centered on teamwork, continuous learning, and making a meaningful impact through data. The Impact You'll Make:Development & Data Integration Delivery:Build and support data integration solutions using a variety of tools, technologies, and frameworksDesign and contribute to data architecture specifications for data integration and data storage solutionsPerform data analysis, mapping, and transformation to support accurate and efficient data movementDevelop, test, and maintain ETL/ELT processes that ensure data integrity and reliabilityProvide full lifecycle support of data integration solutions from implementation through ongoing optimizationCreate and execute test plans to validate solution functionality, data accuracy, and performanceIdentify data quality issues and proactively manage risk by raising awareness and driving resolutionPrepare and maintain technical documentation to support transparency, scalability, and long-term supportCollaboration & Business Partnership:Partner with business units to define data and information requirements and translate them into scalable solutionsWork closely with business analysts and BI teams to align technical solutions with business goalsPerform data discovery and analysis to clarify requirements and improve solution designCollaborate with team members to translate functional requirements into technical specificationsProactively identify risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges and communicate with stakeholdersSupport business users by understanding how data is accessed and used, and help improve overall data usabilityContribute to solutions that enable the business to leverage data and BI capabilities for competitive advantageLearning & Continuous Improvement:Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in data integration and engineeringSeek out opportunities to enhance skills through training, industry engagement, and hands-on experienceContribute to a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and knowledge sharing within the teamIdentify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and improve data delivery efficiencyWhat You'll Bring to Baird:3–5 years of experience in data integration, data engineering, or business intelligence within a complex environmentStrong experience with data integration concepts such as ETL/ELT, data warehousing, and event-based processingHands-on experience with data integration tools such as SSIS or similar platformsExperience with databases and platforms such as SQL Server, Snowflake, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Data Lake and strong proficiency in SQL/T-SQLExperience with data integration tools such as SSIS, Fivetran, dbt, Azure Data Factory, or similar technologiesExperience in data analysis, data mapping, data profiling, and data quality practicesUnderstanding of relational (3NF) and dimensional data modeling conceptsExperience building and loading structured data sets aligned to business requirementsFamiliarity with processing and integrating various data formats including flat files, CSV, JSON, XML, APIs, and message queuesExposure to BI tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, SSRS, or SSASWorking knowledge of APIs and/or programming languages such as C# is a plusStrong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teamsAnalytical mindset with a willingness to dive into data to troubleshoot and resolve issuesCreative problem-solving skills with a focus on automation and process improvementSelf-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage priorities in an agile environmentExperience working in a regulated or data-sensitive environment is preferredBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent experience#LI-TA4Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.SummaryLocation: WI-MilwaukeeType: Full time