What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Engineer position at Vista Applied Solutions Group Inc?
Data Engineer III
Location: Onsite – Cincinnati, OH
About the Role
We’re looking for a Data Engineer III to play a key role in a large-scale data migration initiative within Client's commercial lending, underwriting, and reporting areas. This is a hands-on engineering role that blends technical depth with business analysis, focused on transforming legacy data systems into modern, scalable pipelines.
What You’ll Do
- Analyze legacy SQL, DataStage, and SAS code to extract business logic and identify key data dependencies.
- Document current data usage and evaluate the downstream impact of migrations.
- Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and management systems to support modernization goals.
- Collaborate with business and technology teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Improve data quality, reliability, and performance across multiple environments.
- Develop backend solutions using Python, Java, or J2EE, and integrate with tools like DataStage and dbt.
What You Bring
- 5 years of experience with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, Snowflake, DB2, MongoDB).
- Strong background in legacy system analysis (SQL, DataStage, SAS).
- Experience with Python or Java for backend development.
- Proven ability to build and maintain ETL pipelines and automate data processes.
- Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Financial domain experience—especially commercial lending or regulatory reporting—is a big plus.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies preferred.