Data Engineer

Description:

Onsite in Westlake, TX Our client seeks a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytics workflows for Talent and HR insights. The role will maintain and evolve analytics platforms, enforce data governance, and deliver performant, reliable data solutions. You will build Alteryx workflows, develop SQL pipelines across Snowflake and SQL Server, and create interactive dashboards in Tableau and Power BI to inform leadership decisions. 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:

$75.00 to $80.00/hr. w2 #LI-JS1

Responsibilities:

Build and optimize advanced Alteryx workflows to deliver scalable, reliable talent analytics and workforce insights. Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines using SQL in Snowflake and SQL Server with performance tuning and scalability. Develop, enhance, and support interactive dashboards and visualizations in Tableau and Power BI. Partner with analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into governed, analytics-ready data solutions. Design and implement scalable data models supporting talent trends and workforce automation. Ensure data quality, accuracy, reliability, and consistency aligned to data governance standards. Establish and maintain documentation standards for pipelines, workflows, dashboards, and data definitions. Leverage Power Automate to streamline reporting workflows and automate repetitive processes. Collaborate with Talent, HR, and Business leaders to deliver actionable insights and influence decisions. Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve data workflows, and enhance platform performance. Contribute within an Agile delivery model through sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement.

Experience Requirements:

5+ years of experience in data engineering and analytics. Strong expertise in SQL for Snowflake and SQL Server. Python for data manipulation and automation. Hands-on experience with ETL technologies and Alteryx Designer for workflow creation and optimization. Extensive experience in Tableau and Power BI, including advanced visualization and performance tuning. Experience with Power Automate for workflow automation. Solid understanding of data models (relational and dimensional) and ETL/ELT concepts and tools. API integration experience. Ability to set up monitoring, alerts, and auditing for data workflows. Knowledge of data governance fundamentals, including data security and standards. Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels with clear communication and data storytelling. Ability to translate complex analytics into actionable business insights and recommendations.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field. 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 and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( , ) 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. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following: When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!