Data Engineer

This position is located at our corporate office in South Sioux City, NE, and offers relocation assistance to the Siouxland area. The role follows a hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days remote each week.

• Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to support analytics and reporting needs.
• Assist in developing and enhancing data infrastructure that supports business growth.
• Partner with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high‑quality data solutions.
• Support cloud‑based data platforms and contribute to platform enhancements and optimization.
• Apply data engineering best practices related to data quality, reliability, and performance.
• Follow data governance, privacy, and security standards while working with sensitive data.

• Master’s degree in a related field or 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Foundational experience or coursework in modern data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, or similar).
• Working knowledge of SQL and experience with at least one programming language such as Python.
• Understanding of data modeling concepts and data pipeline development.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team‑oriented environment.

• Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience.
• Generous paid time off and paid company holiday schedule.
• Comprehensive benefits from day one.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long‑Term Disability, Company Match 401(k), HSA, FSA.
• Paternal Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility and Family Planning Assistance, Pet Insurance, Retail Discount Programs.
• Community volunteer opportunities.
• Support of healthy lifestyles through a wellness program including gym subsidies.
• Scholarships for dependents of Great West employees.
• Tuition reimbursement for current employees.
• Company paid continuing education and monetary awards for professional development.
• Opportunities for a hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days remote).

Great West is an Equal Opportunity Employer