Senior Data Engineer - Remote

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a long-term contract position with a Leading Pharmacy Benefit Manager located in Eagan, MN. Compensation: $79.00 - $82.00 per hour, W2, based on qualifications Position Overview: This individual will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing scalable data integration and transformation solutions within a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with ETL development, GCP data engineering services, Kafka, and SQL, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced delivery environment to support a critical client implementation initiative. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines supporting enterprise data integration and client implementation initiatives Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and movement processes across multiple applications and platforms Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based data engineering solutions leveraging GCP technologies (BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Composer, Cloud Storage) Develop and support Kafka-based data integration and streaming solutions Partner with business stakeholders, technical leads, and engineering teams to understand data integration requirements Translate business requirements into actionable technical specifications and data engineering solutions Troubleshoot data pipeline failures, performance issues, and integration challenges Ensure data quality, accuracy, consistency, and reliability throughout integration processes Primary Requirements: 7+ years of professional experience in data engineering, ETL development, or related data integration disciplines Strong hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines Demonstrated experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native data engineering solutions, specifically BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Composer, and Cloud Storage Strong experience with Apache Kafka, including streaming, messaging, or event-driven data integration Advanced SQL skills, including complex queries, data transformations, and performance optimization Experience working with complex data flows across multiple enterprise applications Ability to independently manage technical assignments and deliver results under compressed timelines Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with technical and nontechnical stakeholders Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience Desired Skills: Python development experience for data processing, automation, or pipeline development Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer certification Experience with healthcare, pharmacy benefit management (PBM), or claims processing data environments Familiarity with large-scale client implementations and enterprise application integrations Experience with both batch and real-time data processing architectures Kubernetes experience Java experience If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.