Sr. Data Engineer/Architect

Join a team focused on modernizing enterprise data platforms through hands-on engineering. This onsite role in Houston, TX supports critical data workflows in a modern cloud environment, with the ability to use AI-enabled tools to accelerate development, testing, and production support.

You will design, build, and troubleshoot data pipelines and integration workflows, ensuring reliability and scalability across the Data & analytics function.

What you’ll do

• Build, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for enterprise data flows.
• Develop and support Informatica data integration workflows (PowerCenter, IICS, or similar).
• Design scalable data solutions and data models that support downstream analytics and engineering needs.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure pipeline reliability.
• Use AI-enabled tools to help accelerate development, testing, and support activities.
• Follow CI/CD, version control, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in a light on-call rotation for Sev 2+ pipeline incidents (approximately once every 5-6 weeks).

What you bring

• Strong SQL and data modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Python (or a similar programming language).
• Experience building and supporting ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Informatica (PowerCenter, IICS, or similar).
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms.
• Familiarity with Airflow or comparable orchestration tools.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD practices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and production support experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Spark or other distributed processing frameworks.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and dimensional modeling.
• Experience with DevOps and cloud-native architectures.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.

Compensation & benefits

Targeted hourly pay range: $60/hr to $90/hr. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The hourly pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

• Meaningful time off and paid holidays
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with a match
• Highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage
• Adoption and fertility assistance
• Short/long-term disability
• Yearly $350 reimbursement account for well-being-related expenses
• Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance

Tools you’ll work with

Informatica, PowerCenter, IICS, Python, SQL, Airflow, Git, CI/CD

EEO & accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting, developing, and retaining highly qualified talent who empower innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process.

Locations: Houston, TX; Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; Orange County, CA