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Strategic Data Systems, Inc.

Data Engineer Level 3

Strategic Data Systems, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Overview

Posted: 07th October, 2025 W2 or C2C - Onsite in Cincinnati, Ohio. Local candidates will be considered first. 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:

Senior Data Engineer Location:

Cincinnati, OH (Blue Ash) — Onsite 4 days per week Client:

National Grocery Retailer Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled

Senior Data Engineer

to join the client’s

Enterprise Data & Analytics team . This hands-on engineering role focuses on building and scaling the organization’s

behavioral and eCommerce data platform , enabling trusted, AI-ready data products across marketing, personalization, and analytics domains. You will architect and deliver

robust, high-performance pipelines

using

Azure Synapse, Databricks, and Spark , while modeling

large-scale event data

for advanced analytics, BI enablement, and machine learning. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with a business-first mindset, ensuring that engineering decisions drive measurable impact. Core Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize

scalable ELT/ETL data pipelines

leveraging

Azure Synapse, Databricks, and PySpark . Build and manage

data lakehouse architectures

for high-volume eCommerce, marketing, and behavioral datasets. Model complex event-level data (clickstream, transactions, campaign interactions) to power

dashboards, A/B testing, ML models , and

marketing activation . Implement

Delta Lake optimization

and

Databricks Workflows

for performance and reliability. Partner with architects and business analysts to deliver

reusable, high-quality data models

for BI and self-service analytics. Ensure

data lineage, governance, and compliance

using

Unity Catalog

and tools like

Alation . Collaborate with

data scientists

to productionize and operationalize datasets for ML and predictive analytics. Validate and reconcile behavioral data with

Adobe Analytics

and

Customer Journey Analytics (CJA)

to ensure accuracy. Maintain

semantic models

for Power BI dashboards, supporting self-service and advanced analytical insights. Actively participate in

Agile delivery : sprint planning, backlog refinement, technical documentation, and code reviews. Required Qualifications

7+ years

of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or similar roles. Expertise in

Databricks ,

Azure Synapse ,

Delta Lake , and

Spark-based data processing . Strong SQL proficiency for

data transformation and performance tuning . Deep experience with

modern data architectures

(Lakehouse, ELT, streaming). Proven track record in handling

behavioral/eCommerce datasets

and analytics use cases. Hands-on experience with

Unity Catalog

and metadata governance tools (e.g., Alation). Experience with

Adobe Analytics / CJA

data validation preferred. Familiarity with

Power BI ,

Python , and

data orchestration tools

(ADF, Airflow). Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge business needs and engineering solutions. Experience in

Agile environments

with proven leadership in technical delivery. Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified:

Azure Data Engineer Associate Databricks Certified:

Data Engineer Professional 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! Apply For Job

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