Fivetran Engineer/Data Engineer

Overview

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN)Employment Type: Full-Time ConsultantAre 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 OfferAt 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!