Senior Data Engineer (SQL / ETL / PostgreSQL)

Senior Data Engineer (SQL / ETL / PostgreSQL)#26-04857 Kansas City, MO 70% Remote Contract Starts 6/01/2026 Ends 12/01/2026 Job Description Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer (SQL/ETL/PostgreSQL) for a 12+ month contract position with a Governmental Financial Institution located in Kansas City, MO. This position is on-site 5 days per month.

Pay range:

$75- $85 per hour W2 (W2 only)

Description:

This role supports a specialized data engineering team within the client's research technology group, managing a 300TB+ PostgreSQL-based data warehouse used by economists, researchers, and regulatory teams across the client's system. You will be responsible for maintaining and loading critical large-scale datasets (mortgage, financial, market, and risk data), ensuring accuracy, integrity, and availability for over 800 users. This is a hands-on, SQL-heavy data engineering role focused on data ingestion, transformation, and validation—not machine learning or BI/reporting.

Responsibilities:

Own and manage 3-5 large datasets, including ongoing updates and full reloads Write and optimizeplex SQL (PostgreSQL) for data ingestion and transformation Build and maintain ETL/ELT processes using SQL and bash scripting in Linux environments Perform data validation, integrity checks, and troubleshooting for evolving datasets Work with external data providers and internal research teams to support changing data structures Collaborate with engineering teams on future migration to a Databricks cloud platform Required Qualifications United States citizenship or lawful permanent resident alien status with at least three (3) or more years of United States residency is required Strong hands-on SQL experience (PostgreSQL preferred) Experience with ETL/ELT and large-scale data loading processes Experience working in Linux environments (bash scripting required) Experience with Git / GitLab (version control and pipelines) Experience working with large,plex datasets and data validation Nice to Have Python scripting Experience with MPP data warehouses (Greenplum a plus) Exposure to Databricks or cloud-based data platforms Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you meet the qualifications described and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please ! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website genesis10. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.