Senior Data Engineer
Kforce, Draper, UT, United States
Responsibilities
Kforce's client, a stable enterprise organization is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Draper, UT.Summary:The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain secure, high-performing data platforms that support analytics, data science, and machine learning initiatives at scale. This role plays a critical part in delivering trusted, production-ready data across the business and partners closely with analysts, data scientists, and engineering teams.This is a high-stability environment with long-term investment in data platforms and no history of layoffs, ideal for engineers seeking security, strong benefits, and career longevity.Key Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain secure, compliant data pipelines, datasets, tables, views, and procedures
Optimize and monitor data pipelines to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability
Partner with analytics and data science teams to operationalize insights in production environments
Integrate, transform, and consolidate data from structured and unstructured data sources
Evaluate and integrate second- and third-party data sources to support analytics and applications
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production data issues
Review ETL/ELT pipelines for data quality, validation, performance, and maintainability
Assess and recommend tools and processes to improve engineering efficiency and code quality
Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
6+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of related experience with a Master's degree
3+ years of experience working with large data sets
1+ years of cloud-based data experience
Strong understanding of software design concepts and software architecture
Technical Skills:
Databases: Snowflake, SQL Server
Data Engineering: ETL/ELT, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, DBT, Databricks
Cloud & Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Logic Apps
Storage & Lakehouse: Azure Data Lake Storage, Delta Lake
Data Modeling: Kimball, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema
Programming: Python, Scala, Java, VB (or similar)
CI/CD & DevOps: Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
Methodologies: Agile frameworks
Cloud Platforms: Azure (preferred)
Benefits & Stability Highlights:
Health benefits begin the first day of the month following start date
Comprehensive health coverage: 3 medical plans, dental, and vision
Exceptional 401(k) retirement plan with strong company match
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Free virtual primary care, urgent care, and physical therapy
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, disability leave, bereavement, jury duty, and volunteer time
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted and free company products
Clear paths for career advancement and internal mobility
Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
Extremely stable organization with no layoffs
Work Environment:
100% onsite role in Salt Lake City (Monday-Friday)
Enterprise-scale systems with long-term investment
Strong emphasis on quality, reliability, and production excellence
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce 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.
By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."
Kforce's client, a stable enterprise organization is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Draper, UT.Summary:The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain secure, high-performing data platforms that support analytics, data science, and machine learning initiatives at scale. This role plays a critical part in delivering trusted, production-ready data across the business and partners closely with analysts, data scientists, and engineering teams.This is a high-stability environment with long-term investment in data platforms and no history of layoffs, ideal for engineers seeking security, strong benefits, and career longevity.Key Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain secure, compliant data pipelines, datasets, tables, views, and procedures
Optimize and monitor data pipelines to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability
Partner with analytics and data science teams to operationalize insights in production environments
Integrate, transform, and consolidate data from structured and unstructured data sources
Evaluate and integrate second- and third-party data sources to support analytics and applications
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production data issues
Review ETL/ELT pipelines for data quality, validation, performance, and maintainability
Assess and recommend tools and processes to improve engineering efficiency and code quality
Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
6+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of related experience with a Master's degree
3+ years of experience working with large data sets
1+ years of cloud-based data experience
Strong understanding of software design concepts and software architecture
Technical Skills:
Databases: Snowflake, SQL Server
Data Engineering: ETL/ELT, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, DBT, Databricks
Cloud & Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Logic Apps
Storage & Lakehouse: Azure Data Lake Storage, Delta Lake
Data Modeling: Kimball, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema
Programming: Python, Scala, Java, VB (or similar)
CI/CD & DevOps: Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
Methodologies: Agile frameworks
Cloud Platforms: Azure (preferred)
Benefits & Stability Highlights:
Health benefits begin the first day of the month following start date
Comprehensive health coverage: 3 medical plans, dental, and vision
Exceptional 401(k) retirement plan with strong company match
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Free virtual primary care, urgent care, and physical therapy
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, disability leave, bereavement, jury duty, and volunteer time
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted and free company products
Clear paths for career advancement and internal mobility
Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
Extremely stable organization with no layoffs
Work Environment:
100% onsite role in Salt Lake City (Monday-Friday)
Enterprise-scale systems with long-term investment
Strong emphasis on quality, reliability, and production excellence
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce 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.
By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."