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Airflow Engineer Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Data Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Our client is seeking a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain the data infrastructure that ... Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Prefect or Apache Airflow. * Experience with ...

Data Engineer

North Liberty, IA · On-site

$104K - $125K/yr

Principal Software Engineer Position Summary Centro is seeking a Data Engineer to design, develop ... Experience with workflow orchestration platforms such as Prefect or Apache Airflow. * Experience ...

Expert-level hands-on experience with Terraform, Splunk, and Airflow or similar technologies required * Programming: High proficiency in Python and programming languages such as Java, Go, or Scala

Data Architect

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$62.75 - $80.75/hr

... DevOps) • Databricks • Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Data Cloud) • Python • Spark • dbt • Airflow • Informatica Cloud • Microsoft Office Suite Company : GreatAmerica is the ...

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What is the difference between Airflow Engineer vs Data Engineer?

AspectAirflow EngineerData Engineer
CredentialsOften requires knowledge of Python, SQL, and cloud platformsRequires similar skills plus database management and ETL experience
Work EnvironmentFocuses on designing and maintaining workflows in data pipelinesBuilds and manages data infrastructure and pipelines
Industry UsageCommon in data-driven companies, analytics teams, and cloud servicesUsed across industries for data integration, storage, and processing

While both roles involve data workflows, an Airflow Engineer specializes in creating and managing workflows using Apache Airflow, whereas a Data Engineer handles broader data infrastructure and pipeline development. The roles often overlap, but the Airflow Engineer focuses more on workflow orchestration within the data ecosystem.

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Data Engineer

Emergent Software

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

**This is a direct hire, hybrid role for our client located in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids metro. Eligible candidates are required in office for standing meetings each week. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without visa or sponsorship.**
Our client is seeking a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain the data infrastructure that supports reporting, analytics, and business decision-making across the organization. This role will build scalable data pipelines, improve data quality, and deliver reliable datasets that enable operational and strategic insights. Working closely with technical and business teams, the Data Engineer will transform complex data into actionable information that drives business performance. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys working with large datasets, designing efficient data workflows, and continuously improving data reliability and performance.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines supporting enterprise reporting and analytics.
  • Integrate data from ERP, manufacturing, and business systems into centralized data platforms.
  • Build and manage scalable data workflows across extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
  • Develop and maintain data models, testing frameworks, and technical documentation.
  • Monitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot data quality, schema, and workflow issues.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Automate manual processes and improve data delivery efficiency.
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, security, and reliability across systems.
  • Stay current with emerging data engineering technologies and best practices.
Qualifications
  • Strong experience building and supporting production data pipelines.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python.
  • Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Haves
  • Experience in manufacturing, ERP, or operational data environments.
  • Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Prefect or Apache Airflow.
  • Experience with CDC or incremental data processing strategies.
  • Familiarity with dbt, MongoDB, Redis, Microsoft SQL Server, and Docker.
  • Knowledge of modern data architecture and cloud analytics platforms.
Our Vetting Process
At Emergent Staffing, we work hard to find the data engineers who are the right fit for our clients. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position:
  1. Application (5 minutes)
  2. Online Assessment (40 minutes)
  3. Initial Video Interview (30-45 minutes)
  4. Client Phone Interview (30 minutes)
  5. Client On-site interview (60 minutes)
  6. Job Offer!

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