Senior Data Integration Engineer

Peer Source is currently recruiting for a Senior Data Integration Engineer on a Contract-to-Hire basis. This role can be based out of either New Orleans, LA or Gulfport, MS. Full benefits are provided!

Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Data Integrations Engineer/Architect to support and modernize an enterprise data ecosystem within a financial services environment. This role will initially focus on stabilizing and maintaining a legacy SQL Server-based client master data platform, while guiding the transition to a modern enterprise data warehouse leveraging Talend and contemporary ETL practices. The ideal candidate combines deep technical SQL expertise with strong data integration & modeling experience and thrives in production support / transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support for a legacy SQL Server-based client master data system, including databases, stored procedures, SSIS packages, and related web services.
• Analyze and reverse-engineer complex SQL logic to document business rules, data transformations, and lineage across systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data integration issues spanning SQL Server, MDM, Salesforce, and Talend workflows.
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and DBA-level support to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to validate data outputs, clarify transformation logic, and ensure data quality.
• Support the transition to an enterprise data warehouse environment (Oracle-modeled, SQL Server implementation), aligning legacy processes with modern ETL standards.
• Collaborate with ETL developers, Business Analysts, and Systems Analysts on data mapping, reconciliation, and migration activities.
• Contribute to enterprise data architecture standards, ensuring consistent integration patterns and governance practices.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience working in SQL Server environments.
• Advanced expertise in stored procedures, complex SQL queries, performance tuning, and data troubleshooting.
• Strong experience with ETL processes, enterprise data integrations, and data warehouse environments.
• Solid understanding of relational and dimensional data modeling concepts.
• Ability to reverse-engineer business logic from legacy SQL code and document transformation rules clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in production environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with SSIS, Talend integration tools, DBA-level support, financial services or regulated environments, and master data management (MDM) platforms preferred.

H1 sponsorship is not available.

Peer Source is a nationwide technology recruiting firm that prioritizes building strong relationships with the talented professionals we are fortunate to serve. We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities throughout the US and support W2 as well as independent consultants working on a Corp-to-Corp basis. W2 benefits with Peer Source include health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a matching retirement plan.

Contact us for more details!