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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 III
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Madisonvile, 4x a week)
Years of Experience: 7-20
Contract Length: thru 2026, likely extension
 
TOP SKILLS:
 

Must have the ability to clearly communicate.
History of being proactive, challenigng the status quo, being vocal to ensure the right solution is in place

This role is to focus on data movement and transformation needs specific to an Enterprise Risk and Governance technology team. Combination of individual and collabortive work.
Part of that role is to build out data products from sources systems to Snowflake for others to consume, enhanceing existing ETL pipelines, adding quality and testing capaiblties.
Current team size is ten with two other data engineers. 
 
What You'll Do
 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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