\\\\Data Engineer III\\\\ \\\\Cincinnati, OH\\\\ \\\\Type:\\\\ Contract \\\\Category:\\\\ Engineer \\\\Industry:\\\\ Financial Services \\\\Reference ID:\\\\ JN -032026-105872 \\\\Date Posted:\\\\ 03/09/2026 \\\\Shortcut:\\\\ \\+ Description \\+ Recommended Jobs \\\\Description:\\\\ \Onsite in Cincinnati, OH\\ The organization seeks a Data Engineer III to develop, test, and monitor highquality ETL and ELT solutions for timesensitive, enterprise initiatives. The role will build and optimize pipelines using IBM DataStage, Snowflake, dbt, and MettleCI with an emphasis on code quality, data accuracy, and reliability. The position will collaborate with crossfunctional partners and adhere to governance and coding standards to deliver scalable data solutions. The contractor will contribute quickly to critical milestones while maintaining operational rigor. \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: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. w2 \\\\Responsibilities:\\\\ \\+ Design, build, test, and maintain scalable data management systems and pipelines. \\+ Develop highperformance algorithms, predictive models, prototypes, and custom software components to support analytics and data processing needs. \\+ Ensure data systems adhere to business requirements, governance standards, and industry best practices. \\+ Build and optimize ETL and ELT pipelines using IBM DataStage, Snowflake, dbt, and MettleCI. \\+ Implement and maintain data pipeline testing, including unit, integration, regression, and data quality validation within CI/CD workflows. \\+ Integrate new data management tools, engineering technologies, and automation capabilities into existing architectures. \\+ Establish and optimize processes for data modeling, data mining, and data production workflows. \\+ Research and identify opportunities to leverage existing data assets. \\+ Utilize programming languages, integration tools, and platforms to connect systems and enable seamless data flow. \\+ Collaborate with solution architects, IT teams, and data scientists to achieve project objectives. \\+ Recommend and implement improvements to enhance data quality, reliability, and performance. \\+ Maintain and update disaster recovery procedures to ensure system resilience. \\\\Experience Requirements:\\\\ \\+ 5 to 20 years of experience in data engineering or related discipline. \\+ Proficiency building and optimizing ETL and ELT pipelines with IBM DataStage, Snowflake, dbt, and MettleCI. \\+ Handson experience with data pipeline testing, including unit, integration, regression, and data quality validation within CI/CD workflows. \\+ Proven ability to deliver efficient, accurate, and scalable data solutions aligned to governance and coding standards. \\+ Experience integrating data management tools and automation into existing architectures. \\+ Background in data modeling, data mining, and production data workflows. \\+ Experience developing algorithms, prototypes, and custom software components for analytics and data processing. \\+ Collaboration with crossfunctional teams including architects, IT, and data science. \\+ Experience improving data quality, reliability, performance, and operational resilience. \\\\\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 process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\ 781-808-2924) 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 Groups 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.\\ \Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact\\\\\ \\\\_ \About Eliassen Group:\\ \Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.\\ \Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.\\ \Dont 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!\\

The role requires 5 to 20 years of experience in data engineering or a related discipline. Proficiency is needed in building and optimizing ETL and ELT pipelines using IBM DataStage, Snowflake, dbt, and MettleCI. Hands-on experience with data pipeline testing, including unit, integration, regression, and data quality validation within CI/CD workflows, is also required. The candidate must demonstrate an ability to deliver efficient, accurate, and scalable data solutions aligned with governance and coding standards. Experience integrating data management tools and automation into existing architectures, along with a background in data modeling, data mining, and production data workflows, is necessary. Experience developing algorithms, prototypes, and custom software components for analytics and data processing is also a requirement. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including architects, IT, and data science, is expected.