Data Engineer III

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Data Engineering Contractor to support a critical data migration initiative within commercial lending, underwriting, and reporting functions.

This role combines technical expertise with business analysis and stakeholder engagement . The contractor will analyze legacy systems (SQL, DataStage, SAS) to identify key data elements, document current data usage, and assess downstream impacts across reporting and regulatory systems.

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Downtown)
Experience: 5+ Years

TOP SKILLS (Must Have)

• 5+ years of experience with relational & non-relational databases (SQL, Snowflake, DB2, MongoDB)

• 5+ years of experience analyzing legacy codebases (SQL, DataStage, SAS)

• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or J2EE

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and maintain scalable data management systems aligned with migration goals

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions

• Integrate modern data technologies into existing data ecosystems

• Develop and optimize data pipelines for mining, modeling, and production use

• Build custom software components and analytics applications for commercial lending and risk reporting

• Recommend improvements to enhance data reliability, quality, and performance

• Implement and maintain disaster recovery procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years experience analyzing legacy code (SQL, DataStage, SAS) and documenting business logic

• 5+ years experience with databases (SQL, Snowflake, DB2, MongoDB)

• 3+ years experience developing backend solutions using Python, Java, or J2EE

• 3–5 years experience building ETL/data pipelines (DataStage, dbt, or similar tools)

• 5+ years experience in business analysis & stakeholder engagement

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• 2+ years experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Financial services / banking experience (commercial lending, underwriting, or regulatory reporting) is a plus

• Agile experience is a plus

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  

What You’ll Get

• Competitive base salary

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• Optional life and disability insurance provided

• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing

• Paid vacation time

• Paid Bench time

• Training allowance offering

• You’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!

• Analyze existing SQL, DataStage, and SAS code to extract business logic and identify critical data elements

• Create detailed inventories of current data usage across reporting and operational systems

• Assess the impact of data migration on downstream processes, reports, and regulatory requirements