Data Engineer

St. Louis, MO


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Type: Contract

Category: Data

Industry: Financial Services

Reference ID: JN -012026-104975

Date Posted: 03/09/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/h85tC1


Description:

Hybrid Local candidates strongly preferred - onsite 2-3 days per week. If non-local, they will be required to come in usually ~2 months for 3 days. in St. Louis, MO

 

The organization seeks a Data Engineer to build cloud-native data processing for an AWS-based analytics platform. The role will design pipelines and streaming solutions using services such as Glue, Redshift, EMR, and Lambda, and support analytics and ML workloads with QuickSight and SageMaker. The engineer will collaborate across engineering, analytics, and data science teams, and apply DevOps practices for Infrastructure as Code and secure delivery. The work will focus on scalable data integration, API development, and operational excellence in a regulated environment.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $90 to $100/hr. w2

 


Responsibilities:
  • Develop, enhance, and troubleshoot complex data engineering, data visualization, and data integration capabilities using Python, R, Lambda, Glue, Redshift, EMR, QuickSight, SageMaker, and related AWS services.
  • Provide technical thought leadership and collaborate with software developers, data engineers, database architects, data analysts, and data scientists to align data processing architecture and services across projects.
  • Contribute to peer code reviews, database defect support, security enhancements, vulnerability management, and occasional backup production support.
  • Leverage DevOps skills to build and release Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, software, and cloud-native capabilities following change management guidelines.
  • Partner with the product owner and engineering leader to align business vision and goals with technology solutions.

Experience Requirements:
  • 7+ years designing and building complex data processing pipelines and streaming solutions.
  • Experience with big data solution design and tools such as Hadoop and Spark.
  • Proficiency with relational SQL databases, especially Amazon Redshift.
  • Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK.
  • Experience with containerization services such as EKS and ECR.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, SageMaker, QuickSight, Config, Security Hub, and Inspector.
  • Experience designing, building, and implementing high-performance APIs and programs using architectural frameworks and guidelines.
  • Proficiency with UNIX/Linux operating systems.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree with a major or specialized courses in Information Technology or commensurate experience.
  • AWS certifications (preferred).

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
 
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 
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