Top 22 Database engineer Jobs in Des Moines, Ia

Data Engineer (AWS & Python)
ValueBase Consulting —Des Moines, IA
- $50 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- SQL
Data Engineer III
EMC Insurance —Des Moines, IA
- $92,670 - $140,845 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Research
- Analysis skills
Data Engineer - Senior Associate
PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS —Des Moines, IA
- $77,000 - $202,000 a year
- Mid-level
- AWS
- Fair chance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Data Engineer - Manager
PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS —Des Moines, IA
- $99,000 - $232,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- AWS
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Software Engineer 1
MidAmerican Energy Company —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- System design
Senior Database Engineer
Casey's —Ankeny, IA
- $102,200 - $140,500 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
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Software Engineer 2/3
MidAmerican Energy Company —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Research
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Senior Data Engineer I
HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
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Developer
Tata Consultancy Services —Des Moines, IA
- $85,000 - $125,000 a year
- System design
- 8 years
- SQL
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Full-Stack Developer
Segra —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- System design
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Python Sr Developer
Tata Consultancy Services —Des Moines, IA
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- System design
- 8 years
- SQL
Engineering Manager - PxE Platforms
Deloitte —Des Moines, IA
- $113,100 - $232,300 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- AWS
- Bachelor's degree

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Data Engineer (AWS & Python)

ValueBase Consulting -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Contract
$50 an hour

Qualifications

Data model design
Version control
Commercial use (data warehousing systems)
Cloud analytics services
Data modeling
Data Integration (Data management)
Cloud data warehouses
SQL
ETL process automation
Agile software development
Cloud solution engineering
Query management
Python

Full Job Description

Job Title: Data Engineer (AWS & Python)
Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite / Hybrid – Must be available for In-Person Interview)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Rate: $50/HR on W2
Visa: Open to All Work Authorization Types
Interview Process: In-Person Interview Required

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in AWS Cloud Services and Python development to join a long-term project in Des Moines, IA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, data integration solutions, and cloud-based data platforms. This role requires hands-on experience with modern data engineering practices, cloud technologies, and large-scale data processing.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and AWS services.
Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and processing frameworks for structured and unstructured data.
Develop and manage data workflows using AWS cloud technologies.
Create and maintain data lakes and data warehouses to support analytics and reporting needs.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, data analysts, and application teams to understand data requirements.
Implement data quality, validation, and monitoring processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
Optimize database performance, query execution, and cloud resource utilization.
Develop automation scripts and reusable components for data processing and deployment.
Support data governance, security, and compliance initiatives.
Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing support for data platforms.

Required Skills

5+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
Strong programming experience with Python.
Hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
- AWS S3
- AWS Glue
- AWS Lambda
- AWS Redshift
- AWS EMR
- AWS Athena
- AWS RDS
- AWS CloudWatch
- IAM
Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration solutions.
Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases.
Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed processing frameworks.
Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and data lake architectures.
Experience with version control tools such as Git.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Apache Spark and PySpark.
Knowledge of Airflow or other workflow orchestration tools.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
AWS Certifications (Preferred).
Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or modern cloud analytics platforms.
Experience working in enterprise-scale environments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Equivalent work experience will also be considered.

Additional Information

Location: Des Moines, IA
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Rate: $50/HR on W2
Interview: In-Person Interview Required
Work Authorization: Any Visa / Work Authorization Accepted
Start Date: Immediate

Candidate must currently be able to attend an in-person interview in Des Moines, IA and work onsite as required by the client.

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Data Engineer (AWS & Python)

Data Engineer III

Data Engineer - Senior Associate

Data Engineer - Manager

Software Engineer 1

Senior Database Engineer

Software Engineer 2/3

Senior Data Engineer I

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Python Sr Developer

Engineering Manager - PxE Platforms