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Senior Data Engineer - why this role matters to you:

Work for Delta Defense, the private company that provides Marketing, Operations and Customer Service for the U.S. Concealed Carry Association. The USCCA safeguards life, freedom, and finances for responsible American protectors. Learn more about the USCCA at

Senior Data Engineer - Position Summary:

As a Senior Data Engineer at Delta Defense, you have the unique opportunity to take on a leadership role that directly supports our mission of saving more lives through relevant analytics. You'll drive the enterprise forward by developing strategic data solutions that empower decision-making and enhance our business capabilities. As a vital member of our cross-functional team, you provide hands-on technical leadership in creating cutting-edge data and process strategies.

In this key role, you'll advance the development of our Enterprise Data Warehouse, delivering a business-focused technology solution that enables comprehensive reporting of key performance indicators, metrics, and insights. You will lead complex projects, mentor junior team members, and champion innovation in data engineering practices.

Ideal candidates are relentlessly resourceful, adept at managing complex requests efficiently, and dedicated to upholding a high standard of quality. Join us in making a measurable impact and driving our mission forward.

Senior Data Engineer - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data Pipeline Architecture - Architect and develop data pipelines to optimize data quality, performance, and scalability.
• Data Infrastructure Design - Design and build systems and infrastructures to collect and process data, ensuring creation of clean, tested, and reusable datasets ready for analysis.
• Data Transformation Standards - Establish standards for data transformations, ensuring adherence to rules and requirements for data formats and attributes.
• Data Quality Standards - Establish standards for data quality, including data profiling methodologies, to maintain and enhance data integrity.
• Engineering Best Practices - Implement engineering best practices around CI/CD, unit testing, performance testing, and optimization.
• Collaboration with Data Architecture - Partner directly with the Data Architecture team to ensure quality and consistency of the data model.
• Data Infrastructure Utilization - Leverage existing data infrastructure to fulfill data-related requests, perform data housekeeping, cleansing, normalization, hashing, and implement necessary data model changes.
• Data Analysis and Troubleshooting - Analyze data to identify anomalies, trends, and correlations between datasets. Troubleshoot problems, identify solutions, and resolve issues accordingly.
• PII and Risk Adherence - Apply best practices related to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and adhere to Risk policies and standards set by the organization.
• Leadership and Mentorship - Serve as a leader for junior team members, providing guidance and mentorship in their development.
• Additional Responsibilities - Perform all other duties as assigned to support the organization's goals and operational efficiency.

Senior Data Engineer - Required Skills/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science/Analytics, statistics, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2+ years dbt experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering required.
• 5+ years of SQL experience.
• 2+ years of experience within a business intelligence role desired.
• Ability to work efficiently with AWS cloud technologies such as S3, EMR required.
• 3+ years experience in Agile SDLC.
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT methodologies.
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD workflows (GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Circle CI).
• 3+ years demonstrated experience writing clean, efficient, & well-documented Python code.
• Solid understanding of industry standards in analytical data modeling technique.
• Preferred experience in Data Vault.
• Demonstrates the Core Values of Delta Defense, LLC.

Why YOU should Work at Delta Defense!

• We are a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding place to work and grow!
• Nationally recognized in 2025 as number 25 on The Wall Street Journal Top 100 list of America's Most Loved Workplaces
• Nationally recognized in 2023 and 2024 as a Newsweek Top 100 America’s Most Loved Workplace
• Named on Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Private Companies” list 14 years in a row!
• Top Workplaces USA award in 2022!

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

While we welcome applications from candidates who desire to work remotely, we offer preferred consideration to those who can work at our beautiful headquarters in West Bend, Wisconsin. For those opting for a hybrid schedule, this involves working in-office three days a week.

Benefits information can be reviewed at:

Target salary range $112,000 - $135,000 based on experience. This role is also bonus-eligible for company incentive plan.

Anticipated application close: 11/15/2025

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