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Senior Data Engineer

TEKsystems
$65.00 - $80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Nebraska, South Sioux City
Jul 03, 2026
Industry: Property & Casualty Insurance Project Overview Our client in the property & casualty insurance space is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in transforming their enterprise data ecosystem. Following a large-scale implementation of Guidewire (claims, policy, and billing systems), the organization is transitioning away from vendor-supported data solutions and moving toward full ownership of their data platform. This role will be instrumental in designing and building a modern, scalable data architecture leveraging Snowflake, Azure, and Databricks, with a major initiative focused on replacing Guidewire's DataHub / InfoCenter (DHIC) with an in-house data solution. The engineer will work closely with architects and business stakeholders to establish data standards, modernize pipelines, and enable reliable, audit-ready data for enterprise reporting. This is a highly visible opportunity to influence data strategy and help shape how data engineering is executed across the organization. Key Initiatives & Business Impact * Drive the transition from vendor-managed data solutions to a fully owned, in-house data platform * Lead the design and build of a Snowflake-based data warehouse to support enterprise analytics and reporting * Modernize and optimize Guidewire data pipelines to improve accessibility and performance * Establish data governance, integrity, and standardization practices across multiple data sources * Enable the organization to efficiently access, trust, and utilize data for business decision-making * Support data ingestion and transformation efforts as the organization scales its data maturity * Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to define data architecture strategy and best practices Required Skills & Experience * Strong experience with SQL, Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake * Proven ability to design and build scalable data platforms, particularly within Snowflake environments * Experience developing and optimizing data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes * Strong understanding of data modeling, data architecture, and data warehousing concepts * Ability to ingest and structure data from multiple formats (e.g., Excel, PDF, raw data sources) into usable datasets * Experience ensuring data quality, governance, and integrity across data layers * Comfortable driving technical solutions, architectural decisions, and tool selection * Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with business leaders and technical teams * Master's degree extremely preferred but not required. Preferred Qualifications * Experience within the insurance industry, particularly property & casualty * Familiarity with Kafka and Apache Spark * Experience working in environments transitioning from third-party/vendor solutions to internal ownership * Ability to collaborate closely with data architects and influence evolving platform design Work Environment * Hybrid flexibility with occasional on-site collaboration (within driving distance of Sioux City, IA) roughly 5-10%. * Collaborative, business-facing data team with strong leadership visibility * Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, enterprise-wide transformation initiative Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of South Sioux City, NE. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in South Sioux City,NE. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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