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For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
 
Job Title: Data Engineer I
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Downtown)
 
TOP SKILLS:
 

 
What You'll Do
 
Squad: MLOps Data Enablement - This squad accelerates model development by partnering with data scientists to deliver high-quality, production-ready data. We clean and prepare datasets, integrate new sources, and engineer features leveraging a modern tech stack including dbt and Snowflake. Our work streamlines the modeling pipeline, enabling faster experimentation and deployment across the bank.

Technical Skills:
1. SQL, SQL, and SQL
2. Basic understanding of relational databases
3. Experience cleaning and transforming data

Nice to Have Technical Skills:
1. Snowflake
2. dbt
3. Python
4. Basic understing of Data Science and how they work

Soft Skills: Problem Solving Mindset, Communication, Driven, Curious, Positive Attitude
Onsite: 4 Days (M,Tu,W,Th) @ Fifth Third Center Downtown - Cincinnati, OH
Job Summary: Handle the design and construction of scalable management systems, ensure that all data systems meet company requirements, and also research new uses for data acquisition. Required to know and understand the ins and outs of the industry such as data mining practices, algorithms, and how data can be used. Primary Responsibilities: - Design, construct, install, test and maintain data management systems. - Build high-performance algorithms, predictive models, and prototypes. - Ensure that all systems meet the business/company requirements as well as industry practices. - Integrate up-and-coming data management and software engineering technologies into existing data structures. - Develop set processes for data mining, data modeling, and data production. - Create custom software components and analytics applications. - Research new uses for existing data. - Employ an array of technological languages and tools to connect systems together. - Collaborate with members of your team (eg, data architects, the IT team, data scientists) on the project's goals. - Install/update disaster recovery procedures. - Recommend different ways to constantly improve data reliability and quality. Qualifications: - Technical Degree or related work experience - Experience with non-relational & relational databases (SQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, MongoDB, etc.) - Experience programming and/or architecting a back end language (Java, J2EE, etc)
 
What You'll Get
 
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
 

• 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!

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