Data Engineer

For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting‑edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you.

Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.

Job Title: Data Engineer I

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Downtown)

19th December, 2025

• Basic Understanding of Relational Databases
• Data Manipulation
• SQL

• Data Science Understanding
• DBT
• Python
• Snowflake

Squad: MLOps Data Enablement – This squad accelerates model development by partnering with data scientists to deliver high‑quality, production‑ready data. We clean and prepare datasets, integrate new sources, and engineer features leveraging a modern tech stack including dbt and Snowflake. Our work streamlines the modeling pipeline, enabling faster experimentation and deployment across the bank.

Technical

Skills:

• SQL (multiple iterations)
• Basic understanding of relational databases
• Experience cleaning and transforming data

Nice to Have Technical

Skills:

• Snowflake
• dbt
• Python
• Basic understanding of Data Science and how it works

Soft Skills:

Problem Solving Mindset, Communication, Driven, Curious, Positive Attitude

Onsite: 4 Days (M,Tu,W,Th) @ Fifth Third Center Downtown – Cincinnati, OH

• Design, construct, install, test and maintain data management systems.
• Build high‑performance algorithms, predictive models, and prototypes.
• Ensure that all systems meet the business/company requirements as well as industry practices.
• Integrate up‑and‑coming data management and software engineering technologies into existing data structures.
• Develop set processes for data mining, data modeling, and data production.
• Create custom software components and analytics applications.
• Research new uses for existing data.
• Employ an array of technological languages and tools to connect systems together.
• Collaborate with members of your team (eg, data architects, the IT team, data scientists) on the project's goals.
• Install/update disaster recovery procedures.
• Recommend different ways to constantly improve data reliability and quality.

• Technical Degree or related work experience
• Experience with non‑relational & relational databases (SQL, MySQL, No
  
  SQL, Hadoop, Mongo
  
  DB, etc.)
• Experience programming and/or architecting a back‑end language (Java, J2EE, etc)

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• Referral bonuses eligible!

SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.