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Vaco by Highspring

Data Engineer (Irvine)

Vaco by Highspring, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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Job Title:

Data Engineer Location:

Irvine, CA (Onsite for the first 90 days, then Hybrid) Duration:

Direct-Hire Opportunity

Position Summary We are looking for a

Data Engineer

who is hands-on, collaborative, and experienced with

Microsoft SQL Server, Snowflake, AWS RDS, and MySQL . The ideal candidate has a strong background in

data warehousing, data lakes, ETL pipelines, and business intelligence

tools. This role plays a key part in executing data strategy - driving optimization, reliability, and scalable BI capabilities across the organization. It's an excellent opportunity for a data professional who wants to influence architectural direction, contribute technical expertise, and grow within a data-driven company focused on innovation.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain

SQL Server

and

Snowflake data warehouses

and data lakes, focusing on performance, governance, and security. Manage and optimize database solutions within

Snowflake, SQL Server, MySQL, and AWS RDS . Build and enhance

ETL pipelines

using tools such as

Snowpipe, DBT, Boomi, SSIS, and Azure Data Factory . Utilize data tools such as

SSMS, Profiler, Query Store, and Redgate

for performance tuning and troubleshooting. Perform database administration tasks, including

backup, restore, and monitoring . Collaborate with

Business Intelligence Developers

and

Business Analysts

on enterprise data projects. Ensure database integrity, compliance, and adherence to best practices in data security. Configure and manage data integration and BI tools such as

Power BI ,

Tableau ,

Power Automate , and scripting languages ( Python ,

R ).

Qualifications Proficiency with

Microsoft SQL Server , including advanced

T-SQL

development and optimization. 7+ years

working as a SQL Server Developer/Administrator, with experience in relational and object-oriented databases. 2+ years

of experience with

Snowflake data warehouse and data lake

solutions. Experience developing pipelines and reporting solutions using

Power BI, SSRS, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, or DBT . Scripting and automation experience using

Python ,

PowerShell , or

R . Familiarity with data integration and analytics tools such as

Boomi, Redshift, or Databricks

(a plus). Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.

Technical Skills SQL Server / Snowflake / MySQL / AWS RDS ETL Development (Snowpipe, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, DBT) BI Tools (Power BI, Tableau) Python, R, PowerShell Data Governance & Security Best Practices

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.