LRS Primary Navigation + Who We Are + History (https://www.lrs.com/who-we-are/history/) + Company Overview + Leadership (https://www.lrs.com/who-we-are/leadership/) + A Message from Our CEO + What We Believe (https://www.lrs.com/what-we-believe/) + Our Mission + LRS Philosophy & Values (https://www.lrs.com/what-we-believe/lrs-philosophy-values/) + Community Involvement + Wilkerson (https://www.lrs.com/what-we-believe/wilkerson/) + Divisions + Careers + Get Hired + Our Culture (https://www.lrs.com/careers/our-culture/) + Benefits + Diversity (https://www.lrs.com/careers/diversity/) + Internships + Offices (https://www.lrs.com/offices/) + LRS Offices + Contact (https://www.lrs.com/contact/) + News Global NavigationEmployee Login (http://www2.lrs.com) File Transfer Filters Careers Added Feb 26, 2025 Sr. Data Engineer (26771) Chesterfield, MO | Temp to Perm Apply (https://evoportalus.tracker-rms.com/LRS/apply?jobcode=26771&shownonlrs=True) For additional information on how we handle your data, seewww.LRS.com/privacy Job Description Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Data Engineer for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity with our client! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We have built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we are very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! As a Sr. Data Solutions Engineer you will lead the architectural design of scalable data and AI solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals. You’ll develop best practices, collaborate cross-functionally, support data governance, and drive adoption of innovative technologies for secure, compliant, and efficient deployment of AI and data systems at scale, while engaging stakeholders across all levels. WHAT YOU’LL DO: + Lead and guide a team of data engineers, help with troubleshooting, task prioritization, and ensure the successful completion of data pipeline projects + Automate data wrangling from a wide variety of sources (flat files, remote servers, databases, legacy systems, message queues, APIs and more) + Take ownership of larger or more complex data projects, ensuring alignment with business needs and timely delivery, while supporting other team members on their tasks + Collaborate with IT and business teams to understand data needs, ensuring that data pipelines and processes meet operational requirements and support business analytics. + Leverage many technologies and methodologies as required—including scripting and programming languages + Assist in the preparation, deployment, and maintenance of machine learning/artificial intelligence data pipelines ROLE SPECIFICS: + Travel – Occasional overnight travel 1-3 nights per quarter for company meetings. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train. + Schedule – ability to work flexible hours; may include evening & weekend hours as needed YOU MUST HAVE: + Bachelor’s degree + 4+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering or a related field + Proficiency in IBM DataStage or equivalent data integration tool + Ability in developing, deploying, and maintaining data processes and pipelines in Python + 2+ years of experience in hybrid cloud environments + Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to build and orchestrate code in numerous ways to support analytics deployment + Effective interpersonal skills, with positive professional verbal and written skills LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status. Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour