Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Data Engineer for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity with our client in Central Illinois!

LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We have built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we are very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! As a Data Engineer, you will:

• Automate data wrangling from a wide variety of sources (flat files, remote servers, databases, legacy systems, message queues, APIs and more)
• Identify opportunities to improve system and business process efficiencies
• Cleanse/transform data in preparation for all levels of analytical use
• Leverage many technologies and methodologies as required—includes scripting and programming languages
• Assist in the preparation, deployment, and maintenance of machine learning/artificial intelligence data pipelines
• Work with vendors and consultants as appropriate.
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

Requirements:

• At least 3+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering (design, develop and testing data pipelines.
• Proficiency in IBM DataStage data integration tool
• Demonstrated ability in developing, deploying, and maintaining data processes and data pipelines in Python.
• 1+ years of experience in hybrid cloud environments
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to build and orchestrate code in numerous ways to support analytics deployment.
• IBM Data Engineer certification is a plus
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Effective project management and planning skills
• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)
• Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status

Colorado Pay Range:
20 - 125/per Hour