Specialty Software Engineer

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Salary: $81.00 USD Hourly - $87.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Job Title

Senior Data & Automation Engineer (Specialty Software Engineering - Contingent)
Overview

In 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.
Location

Flexible 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 Dev Sec Ops -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

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