Data Engineer High-Impact ERP Data Project

Industry: Private Equity–Backed Manufacturing

Location: Remote (US-Based Preferred)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3–6 months with high potential for extension (Phase 2)

Are you a seasoned Data Engineer looking for a project where your work directly drives financial decisions and business transformation? Join us on a high-priority initiative for a PE-backed manufacturer undergoing a major ERP shift. Your mission: help establish a critical monthly inventory valuation process by unlocking data from a legacy AS400 system.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly visible, hands-on project from the ground up—solving real business problems, working with engaged stakeholders, and setting the stage for long-term modernization.

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  Design & build an interim data extraction pipeline from a legacy AS400 (IBM iSeries) system.



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  Create a monthly “book of record” for inventory valuation, enabling financial close and business reporting.



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  Engineer a method to lock monthly labor and material inputs for data consistency and audit-readiness.



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  Collaborate directly with finance, ops, and executive stakeholders—no red tape.



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  Set the foundation for Phase 2 : advanced visualization and ongoing maintenance.

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  8+ years of experience as a data engineer or technical data consultant.



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  Solid track record of working with legacy systems , especially AS400/DB2 (strongly preferred).



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  Strong skills in ETL pipeline development , SQL , and handling structured enterprise data.



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  Comfortable working in fast-paced, private equity-backed or high-growth environments.



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  Deep understanding of inventory valuation , cost inputs , or financial close processes .



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  You’re a self-starter , comfortable owning deliverables and working independently.

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  AS400 / DB2 (preferred), legacy ERPs



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  Python, SQL, Bash/Shell scripting



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  SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake



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  Git or version control workflows



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  Power BI, Tableau (for future phases)

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  Immediate impact on a business-critical initiative



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  Flexible, remote work setup with autonomy



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  Work with a highly collaborative client team who values technical leadership



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  Opportunity to own a project end-to-end , not just maintain someone else's code



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  Visibility and influence with executive stakeholders



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  Possibility for follow-on work in analytics, visualization, and ERP transformation