Location: Remote or Hybrid (Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN)
Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant
Are you a seasoned Data Engineer with deep expertise in Fivetran and Databricks? Trissential is looking for a Fivetran Engineer to join our client’s data-centric engineering team. You’ll architect and enhance data pipelines that power critical analytics initiatives. If you thrive in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment, this opportunity is for you!
What’s in It for You?
- Be a data pipeline expert – design, build, and maintain scalable ingestion solutions using Fivetran
- Work at the forefront of data innovation – support migrations of existing pipelines and expand into new data use cases
- Collaboration & growth – partner with cross-functional teams and champion continuous improvement
- Supportive culture – join a team that values your expertise and empowers your impact
Your Role & Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and manage data pipelines using Fivetran for ingestion and transformation
- Lead migration of existing ingestion processes into Fivetran-powered workflows
- Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and engineers to integrate Databricks and other tools
- Optimize pipeline performance, reliability, and scalability
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and data quality best practices
- Drive continuous improvement through feedback, documentation, and tooling enhancements
Skills & Experience You Should Possess
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering roles, including Fivetran usage
- Proven expertise with Fivetran ingestion pipelines—design, configuration, error handling
- Strong experience with Databricks/Spark for data transformation
- Solid SQL skills and familiarity with modern data warehousing (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
- Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Bonus Points If You Have
- Fivetran certifications or deep ecosystem knowledge
- Experience with dbt or other ELT tools
- Background in streaming ingestion (Kafka, Kinesis)
- Familiarity with data modeling, governance, and metadata management tools
Education & Certifications You Need
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Fivetran, Databricks, AWS/GCP/Azure) welcomed but not required
What We Offer
At Trissential, we connect top talent with opportunities to make an impact while enjoying a supportive, flexible work environment.
- Competitive Salary – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company sponsored benefits! Up to $160,000 annually or $91 per hour, based on skills and experience
- Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
- Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
- Remote or Hybrid Work Model – work from Denver, Minneapolis, or fully remote as needed
- Career Development – access to certification support, training, and growth opportunities
- Collaborative Data-Centric Culture – work in a flexible, dynamic environment that values innovation
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and elevate your career as a Fivetran Engineer with Trissential! #LI-RM1 #LI-VN1 #LI-MN1
