Slalom Flex Project-Based Sr. Data Engineer Architect

General Information

Locations

• Houston, TX
• Minneapolis, MN
• New York, NY
• Orange County, CA

Business Function

Data & analytics

Date posted

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Ref #

2332

Description and Requirements

Job Description

Who You'll Work With

We're seeking a hands-on Data Engineer to support and modernize enterprise data pipelines. This role combines pipeline development, production support, and AI-assisted engineering within a modern cloud environment. You'll own the design, development, troubleshooting, and enhancement of critical data workflows while leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and delivery.

What You'll Do

• Build, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Develop and support Informatica-based data integration workflows.
• Design scalable data solutions and data models.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure pipeline reliability.
• Use AI-enabled tools to accelerate development, testing, and support.
• Follow CI/CD, version control, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in a light on-call rotation for Sev 2+ pipeline incidents (approximately once every 5-6 weeks).

Required Qualifications

• Strong SQL and data modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Python or a similar programming language.
• Experience building and supporting ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Informatica (PowerCenter, IICS, or similar).
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms.
• Familiarity with Airflow or comparable orchestration tools.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and production support skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Spark or other distributed processing frameworks.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and dimensional modeling.
• Experience with DevOps and cloud-native architectures.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.

About Us

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries partner with clients to co-create powerful customer experiences, modern ways of working, and meaningful impact.

What sets us apart? We believe work should be challenging and fulfilling, not perfect, but possible. That's why we prioritize purpose, flexibility, connection, and recognition, so our people can thrive and love what they do, most days.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, we are hiring at the following levels and targeted base pay salary ranges: The targeted hourly pay range is $60/hr to $90/hr. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The hourly pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

We will accept applicants until 9/25 or until the position is filled.

We are committed to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. If you have questions or concerns about the pay range or other compensation information in this posting, please contact us at: peopleone@slalom.com. Please note, this recipient is not able to support recruitment inquiries beyond this purpose.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team or contact accomodationrequest@slalom.com if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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