We are looking for a skilled and proactive Systems Administrator to join our team in Urbandale, Iowa. This Contract to permanent position involves overseeing server and network systems, managing system security, and ensuring optimal performance of IT resources. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in system administration, network maintenance, and user support while consistently delivering high-quality service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage servers and network systems, ensuring they are consistently updated and documented.<br>• Administer user accounts and group policies in Active Directory, while providing support for storage and backup systems.<br>• Monitor and maintain system performance, applying necessary software and hardware patches.<br>• Implement and enforce security measures, including access controls, firewalls, and daily backups.<br>• Coordinate testing and deployment of server and network equipment, adhering to established policies and standards.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, collaborating with team members to address support incidents.<br>• Stay informed on emerging technologies, recommending innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.<br>• Train staff on new technologies and ensure compliance with organizational policies.<br>• Maintain positive working relationships and contribute to a service-oriented environment.<br>• Ensure a safe and secure working environment, adhering to confidentiality standards and corporate compliance protocols.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer with a strong background in Python and modern data engineering tools to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This is a long-term contract position that requires expertise in designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines and working with cloud-based data warehouses. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for transforming raw data into actionable insights, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop, debug, and optimize Python-based data pipelines using frameworks such as Flask, Django, or FastAPI.<br>• Design and implement data transformations in a data warehouse using tools like dbt, ensuring high-quality analytics-ready datasets.<br>• Utilize Amazon Redshift and Snowflake for managing large-scale data storage and performing advanced querying and optimization.<br>• Automate data integration processes using platforms like Fivetran and orchestration tools such as Prefect or Airflow.<br>• Build reusable and maintainable data models to improve performance and scalability for analytics and reporting.<br>• Conduct data analysis and visualization leveraging Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.<br>• Manage version control for data engineering projects using Git and GitHub.<br>• Ensure data quality through automated testing and validation processes.<br>• Document workflows, code, and data transformations following best practices for readability and maintainability.<br>• Optimize cloud-based data warehouse and lake platforms for performance and integration of new data sources.
