Data Engineer POST NUMBER: 453184
We’re seeking a hands-on Data Engineer who can own end-to-end ETL development using SSIS and SQL Server. This is a greenfield opportunity — ideal for someone who wants to help architect the foundations of enterprise data reporting, while working closely with a technically sharp, no-nonsense data leader. No legacy mess to clean up. Just clean builds, meaningful work, and strong execution.
- Design and build SSIS packages for ETL and orchestration workflows
- Develop and optimize SQL Server stored procedures, views, and queries
- Build and maintain star schema structures to support Power BI and paginated reporting
- Collaborate with the Director of Data to implement best practices for data modeling and data warehouse design
- Extract and integrate data from a variety of systems, including APIs (REST and otherwise), POS, HRIS, GPS, and financial platforms
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile ceremonies via Jira or similar tools
- Maintain thorough documentation and clear data lineage for troubleshooting and knowledge transfer
Must-Haves:
- 3 years of professional experience building ETL processes in SSIS
- Advanced SQL development: stored procs, views, T-SQL transformations
- Ability to work independently — self-starter mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of ETL best practices, data shaping, and normalization
- Familiarity with dimensional modeling concepts (surrogate keys, slowly changing dimensions)
- Experience working in SQL Server 2016 or later environments
- Familiarity with Jira (or similar Agile tools) and Git for version control
- Willingness to follow established design patterns (e.g. “every dimension table has a surrogate key and insert date”)
- Experience with POS or other retail systems (Xstore most preferred)
- Familiarity with Power BI (especially tabular models)
- Python for light scripting or automation
- Exposure to ZappySys connectors
- Understanding of data governance and PII modeling principles
- Strong sense of humor and culture fit for a fast-moving, irreverent team
- Greenfield project — you're not fixing broken systems, you're building the foundation
- Strong technical leader who gets it — minimal red tape, maximum trust in talent
- Rare mix of autonomy mentorship — contribute immediately while learning from a veteran data architect
- Chance to work with a wide range of data sources (POS, HR, GPS, finance, APIs) in a high-impact environment
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.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.