Contract to Hire Experienced (Sr.) Data & Analytics Engineer

• Summary: Mid or Senior level experience data modeler and designer with good data analytics experience.
• Duration – We plan to convert this individual to a full time employee after an initial contract period (Contract to hire after 6 Months)
• Target Salary : $110-$135k (roughly), 25% annual Bonus
• Temporary hourly rate : $65-$80/hr W2 benefits
• Location – Currently working in a hybrid setting in downtown Milwaukee. Working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.

Position Description:

This is a key role on our IT Data Team requiring a broad range of skills and the ability to step into different roles depending on the size and scope of the business need.

Data Architecture

• Specialize in data modeling, both 3NF and dimensional, with experience in conceptual, logical, physical, and industry data modeling. Strong knowledge and experience with data architecture methodologies.
• Apply the appropriate level of modeling theory, pattern recognition, and abstractions to architect and design a pragmatic solution that functionally meets the business and technical requirements.
• Partner with internal business units to define information requirements and translate them into appropriate data solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and business partners to lead data discovery, profiling, analysis, and quality assessments in order to obtain clear information requirements.
• Develop and validate source to target mappings and transformation logic required to support business needs. Understand the importance of capturing data lineage.
• Architect, implement and verify end-to-end data solutions.
• Develop test plans needed to ensure a quality deliverable. Participate in validation testing, coordinate user acceptance testing and training to ensure the final implementation enables the user to solve their business problem.

General Data Management

• Play a critical role in architecting our data and analytics solution landscape
• Demonstrate competence, experience, knowledge, understanding, and advocacy of data management concepts, data warehousing, BI, and analytics.
• Demonstrate ability to perform appropriate level of strategic thinking by viewing initiatives both within the immediate project context as well as the overall architectural vision.
• Participate and/or Lead in data architectural design and strategy discussions.

Data Delivery

• Work with the business users to conduct data discovery engagements and can quickly identify, and prototype, a solution that brings together multiple data sources into one coherent concept and understanding. (data blending)
• Leverage existing tools to create data visualizations and mentors the business to be self-sufficient.

Collaborate – build relationships!

• Identify and communicate project risks and impediments and proactively work with other members of the Analytics team to complete high-value deliverables as identified by business partners and team leadership.
• Partner with Analytics team members to translate business and functional requirements into technical designs
• Strive to understand the data consumption needs of the business community, as well as the problems faced by business users involving the access and use of data
• Help Analytics teams develop solutions that enable businesses to capitalize on business insights and drive toward gaining a competitive advantage

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Data Solution delivery in a complex environment working collaboratively in a team setting
• Proficient in Data Solution tools and concepts such as:

-Business Intelligence tools: Microsoft tools (SQL Server Management Studio, SSRS, SSAS, Power Pivot, Power Query, PowerBI), Alteryx

-Database: SQL Server

-Data Query tools: SQL, T-SQL

-Data Management and Quality: data mapping, data profiling, metadata repository, relational data modeling, master data management

-Data Modeling: ER/Studio Data Architect, 3NF and dimensional modeling

-Data Warehousing concepts: Inmon, Kimball, Data Lake

-Data Integration concepts and strategies: EII, ETL, EL-T and EAI

Benefits to joining this team:

• Information technology is a core part of this firm's business strategy and plays a critical role in the growth and transformation of the firm.
• Fortune 100 and Computer World Best Company to Work For with collaborative culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership.
• Ability to use a breadth of technology to positively impact the technology experience for all Baird associates.
• Great team atmosphere with long-term growth opportunity.
• Support and flexibility to grow and be your best at work, at home, and in the community.