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CompassX is a boutique business and technology consulting firm. We help Fortune 500 and high-growth clients deliver their most strategic initiatives, from enterprise transformations to digital and data-driven projects. With over 15 years of proven results, we’ve expanded across industries including financial services, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, consumer products, and quick service restaurants.
We are honored to be recognized as a three-time winner of Consulting Magazine’s Best Boutique Firms to Work For, and previously recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in Southern California and one of INC.’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer (Contract) to support several upcoming client projects across different stages of data maturity. Some engagements involve standing up data environments from scratch, while others focus on building upon and enhancing existing infrastructure.
This role is hands-on and delivery-focused, contributing to high-impact initiatives such as provisioning new Snowflake environments, developing and optimizing DBT pipelines, and strengthening data foundations for commercial-scale analytics. You may support clients launching newly independent entities, modernizing legacy platforms, or scaling analytics capabilities during periods of growth.
You’ll collaborate with experienced CompassX consultants and client stakeholders on technically challenging projects that sit at the core of business decision-making. The work requires strong execution, sound architectural judgment, and the ability to move between greenfield builds and complex, evolving enterprise environments.
What you'll do
- Architect from Scratch: Lead the foundational setup of new data environments, including Snowflake provisioning, SSO configuration, and initial system architecture.
- Build Data Pipelines: Design, build, and manage scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes to transform raw data into actionable insights.
- Scale Commercial Analytics: Support the scaling of engineering teams to handle high volumes of commercial projects while maintaining business continuity during organizational transitions.
- Implement DBT Models: Develop and maintain robust DBT data models to support semantic layer build-outs and advanced analytics capabilities.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with business leaders and stakeholders to bridge the gap between technical delivery and strategic objectives.
- Support Custom Applications: Provide engineering support for custom backend applications, ensuring seamless data integration and reliable exposure to end users.
- Drive Data Standards: Establish and enforce best practices for data engineering, architecture, and deployments that can scale across multiple organizations.
What we're looking for
- Broad Engineering Expertise: Proven experience in data engineering with a strong focus on building pipelines, supporting custom applications, and leading deployments.
- Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Snowflake and other modern cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Mastery of DBT: Strong technical expertise in DBT for scalable data transformation, modeling, and semantic layer development.
- Architecture Mindset: Demonstrated ability to design and build systems from the ground up, not just extend existing infrastructure.
- SQL and Python Mastery: Advanced SQL and Python skills for complex data modeling, performance optimization, and pipeline development.
- Consulting Prowess: Ability to balance deep technical expertise with business acumen, confidently navigating complex stakeholder environments.
- Agile Flexibility: Comfortable operating in a nimble, mid-size consulting environment where priorities can shift, and adaptability is key.
$70 - $90 an hour
This is an independent contractor position; the rate will vary based on experience. This will be on a 1099 contractor basis.
CompassX is unable to provide visa sponsorship. However, we can engage consultants who hold valid work authorization through a third-party employer (e.g., H-1B holders contracting through their sponsoring employer). If this applies to you, please note it in your application.
Our consultants say CompassX is a place where they can truly find their own path. As part of a smaller firm, they see the impact of their work, have an identity, and know their voice matters. They value the freedom to take the reins of their careers, shape their client work, and maintain a direct line to leadership.
With CompassX’s focus on serving local Southern California clients, consultants not only build lasting relationships but also see the results of their work in the communities where they live.
At CompassX, you won’t just follow a path - you’ll create one.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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