Data Engineer/Informatica Specialist
Location: Denver, CO
Job Type: contract
Company: IDR
Category: Databases
Job Description Apply Now
IDR is seeking a Data Engineer/Informatica Specialist to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Denver, Colorado. Write 2-3 sentences summarizing this role and company (example industry) without naming the company or mentioning compensation.
This role is within a leading government technology organization focused on managing and securing sensitive state and federal data. The position combines platform operations with high-level data engineering expertise to ensure a reliable, secure, and efficient data environment. The organization is committed to leveraging advanced data tools to support federal and state initiatives.
Position Overview for the Data Engineer/Informatica Specialist:
- Serve as the primary administrator and technical lead for the Informatica ecosystem within a government agency.
- Manage platform uptime, vendor escalations, and patch/versioning communications for Informatica environments.
- Develop and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines for ingesting transactional and metadata into Snowflake and Informatica environments.
- Ensure high-availability and security standards for sensitive data handling.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and support ongoing data initiatives.
Requirements for the Data Engineer/Informatica Specialist:
- Active Informatica Certification (e.g., Informatica Certified Professional in Cloud Data Integration).
- Absolute eligibility to pass FTI (Federal Tax Information), and CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) background checks.
- Extensive experience managing Informatica environments as the lead administrator.
- Proven track record developing ETL/ELT pipelines into Informatica environments.
- Strong background in data engineering with several years of experience, including hands-on expertise with platform operations.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
Why IDR?
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
pay transparency: 65/hr All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.