Cuesta Partners is a technology strategy consulting firm supporting organizations of various sizes throughout their technology journey. We help firms: Consider or prepare for acquisition – often by improving the company’s data posture Develop new products, revitalize existing ones, restructure teams, or adopt new practices and tools, including modern data technologies Guide leadership in developing vision, direction, and scalable strategies for their technology business, including implementing comprehensive data programs We believe in the power of technology to create sustained, differentiated advantage for our clients. We are a dynamic, innovative firm that challenges convention, moves quickly, and fosters ongoing personal growth. Every team member has agency in shaping the firm where they want to work. Sound like you? Cuesta Partners is seeking a senior data engineer with an interest in consulting to work with our diverse client base on various projects, delivering data environments efficiently using modern technologies and best practices. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will have the opportunity to shape and develop new areas, making a lasting impact on our clients’ data landscape. You will collaborate closely with leadership to ingest data for strategic business domains, enabling analytical insights. Your role involves delivering end-to-end data solutions, unlocking valuable insights, and driving actionable decisions. You will lead efforts in acquiring and transforming datasets to facilitate analytics from our clients’ data. You will ensure data pipelines are scalable, secure, and meet the needs of multiple business units. Your expertise in developing and optimizing data pipelines will be crucial for advancing our data initiatives. The role requires adherence to standards, specifications, controls, audits, and procedures to ensure data integrity, quality, accuracy, usefulness, and timeliness. While primarily remote, occasional travel within the United States may be required for critical sessions. What We're Looking For 8-12 years of relevant experience in data engineering Extensive SQL development and querying experience Experience with ETL tools such as Keboola, FiveTran, Matillion, DBT, SSIS, Alteryx, etc. Experience with Snowflake, SQL Server, or other data warehouse technologies like BigQuery, AWS Redshift, Microsoft Synapse, or Oracle Expertise in relational databases, database design, systems design, data management, and data warehousing; advanced programming skills Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or R Knowledge of data modeling and various data structures Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related fields Big data tools experience such as Spark, Hadoop, NoSQL is a plus What You'll Do Technical Expertise Develop data pipelines: create code for data ingestion, following best practices, company standards, and data models, with design recommendations as needed Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends Maintain effective communication with team members for best practices and continuous improvement Triage and diagnose system or performance issues, supporting critical business operations Propose solutions, outline dependencies, and escalate issues when necessary Development Leadership Establish communication with project teams Support business during critical system events Follow IT auditing and access control policies Assist with troubleshooting, bug fixing, and escalation processes Mentor junior developers to enhance team skills Build organizational networks and leverage internal expertise #J-18808-Ljbffr