Location: Minneapolis, MN
Salary: $81.00 USD Hourly - $87.00 USD Hourly
Description: Job TitleSenior Data & Automation Engineer (Specialty Software Engineering - Contingent)
OverviewIn this contingent role, you will lead and contribute to large-scale, complex software and data initiatives with broad organizational impact. You will partner closely with business and technical stakeholders to design, build, and modernize data-driven and security-focused solutions, with a strong emphasis on automation, analytics, and enterprise reporting.
This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to execute across evolving priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
LocationFlexible within the following locations:
- Minneapolis, MN
- Charlotte, NC (CIC + Brevard)
- Des Moines, IA
- San Antonio, TX
- Chandler, AZ (ideal but optional)
Key Responsibilities- Lead the strategy, design, and resolution of complex, large-scale software engineering and data challenges with long-term impact.
- Consult on cross-functional initiatives that require advanced evaluation of multiple variables, including ambiguous or unprecedented factors.
- Design, engineer, and enhance enterprise data, analytics, and security solutions aligned with regulatory and compliance standards.
- Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability of data pipelines, reporting, and risk analytics.
- Build and advance security architecture, defense strategies, and DevSecOps-enabled automation.
- Develop and maintain advanced reporting and analytics solutions, particularly for risk reporting and executive-level insights.
- Collaborate strategically with product owners, cybersecurity partners, and leadership to deliver robust, high-performing solutions.
- Support transformation and modernization initiatives as part of a broader cyber and data strategy.
- Respond quickly to leadership requests for data, insights, and ad hoc reporting as priorities evolve.
- Explore and apply advanced technologies, including AI and machine learning, where appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in Specialty Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience (work, consulting, military, training, or education).
- 5+ years of professional experience developing with Python, including automation use cases.
- 4+ years of experience with Power BI and Tableau, including enterprise-level reporting.
- Hands-on experience with Alteryx for data preparation and analytics workflows.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical initiatives or small teams.
- Experience delivering complex solutions in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
- Strong ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with Power BI Fabric or modern Microsoft data platforms.
- Experience designing or supporting secure, enterprise-grade analytics solutions.
- Familiarity with AI/ML techniques applied to analytics or automation.
- Proven success driving data modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder communication skills, including executive-facing presentations.
Key Skills (Ordered by Priority)- Power BI
- Microsoft Fabric
- Python
- Alteryx
- Data Automation
- Risk Analytics & Reporting
- AI/ML (applied use cases)
- Ad Hoc & Executive Reporting
Additional Role Details- Conversion Opportunity: Yes
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