Data Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Data Engineer jobs in Missouri are in steady demand, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, logistics, and agriculture technology sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level analysts stepping into data pipelines to senior architects leading enterprise platforms. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor most of the hiring, with Columbia adding a smaller but growing cluster tied to university and health system data teams. Well-established Missouri employers such as Cerner (now Oracle Health), Edward Jones, and Emerson Electric maintain consistent data engineering needs across cloud infrastructure, analytics engineering, and real-time data pipelines. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This is an on-site role based in Columbia, MO or Kansas City, MO.
Candidates must be within driving distance and able to work in-office regularly. Remote work is not available for this position.
It’s a broad role with real ownership, which is both the appeal and the challenge: there isn’t a senior engineer above you reviewing every decision. We’re looking for someone ready to own the whole platform and confident enough to ask questions when needed.
What you’ll do:
Own the data pipelines
- Manage automated replication and ingestion into the warehouse
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot failures, and handle schema changes
- Add new data sources as business needs evolve
Own the platform architecture
- Maintain and evolve the cloud warehouse architecture
- Define layering, naming conventions, performance standards, and cost efficiency
- Ensure scalability across multiple subsidiaries
Own the data modeling
- Design and maintain dimensional models (facts and dimensions)
- Partner directly with Finance, HR, and Operations leaders to translate business needs into data structures
- Build models that support accurate, decision-ready reporting
Ensure data trust and reliability
- Build in testing, documentation, and data quality checks
- Maintain clear data lineage and transparency
- Ensure stakeholders trust the accuracy of reporting
What we’re looking for
- Strong data engineering fundamentals — clean, maintainable SQL and Python
- Experience building and operating production data pipelines
- Hands-on experience with a cloud data warehouse (BigQuery preferred; Snowflake, Redshift, or similar acceptable) Experience with transformation frameworks (dbt strongly preferred) and layered data architecture (raw staging
- modeled)
- Solid understanding of dimensional modeling (facts vs. dimensions, star schema design)
- Experience with ELT / data replication tools (Fivetran or similar)
- Ability to partner with non-technical stakeholders and translate business needs into scalable data solutions
- Comfortable owning decisions and operating independently
Nice to have
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL/PostgreSQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Scheduler, Secret Manager)
- Experience integrating ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista or similar) and HCM platforms (Workday)
- Familiarity with CI/CD-driven data workflows and version-controlled transformations
- Experience managing warehouse cost optimization
- Background in construction, engineering, or operations-heavy industries
Reminders:
- This is strictly an on-site role
- Must be located within driving distance of Columbia, MO or Kansas City, MO
- No remote or hybrid work options available
Who Thrives Here:
The person who does well here likes owning the whole thing rather than a corner of it, cares more about whether the numbers are right than whether the pipeline is clever, and would rather ship a model the finance team actually uses than a perfect one nobody asked for. You're comfortable being the person who knows how the data fits together, and you treat "the business owner doesn't quite know what they want yet" as part of the job rather than a blocker.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
This is an on-site role based in Columbia, MO or Kansas City, MO.
Candidates must be within driving distance and able to work in-office regularly. Remote work is not available for this position.
It’s a broad role with real ownership, which is both the appeal and the challenge: there isn’t a senior engineer above you reviewing every decision. We’re looking for someone ready to own the whole platform and confident enough to ask questions when needed.
What you’ll do:
Own the data pipelines
- Manage automated replication and ingestion into the warehouse
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot failures, and handle schema changes
- Add new data sources as business needs evolve
Own the platform architecture
- Maintain and evolve the cloud warehouse architecture
- Define layering, naming conventions, performance standards, and cost efficiency
- Ensure scalability across multiple subsidiaries
Own the data modeling
- Design and maintain dimensional models (facts and dimensions)
- Partner directly with Finance, HR, and Operations leaders to translate business needs into data structures
- Build models that support accurate, decision-ready reporting
Ensure data trust and reliability
- Build in testing, documentation, and data quality checks
- Maintain clear data lineage and transparency
- Ensure stakeholders trust the accuracy of reporting
What we’re looking for
- Strong data engineering fundamentals — clean, maintainable SQL and Python
- Experience building and operating production data pipelines
- Hands-on experience with a cloud data warehouse (BigQuery preferred; Snowflake, Redshift, or similar acceptable) Experience with transformation frameworks (dbt strongly preferred) and layered data architecture (raw staging
- modeled)
- Solid understanding of dimensional modeling (facts vs. dimensions, star schema design)
- Experience with ELT / data replication tools (Fivetran or similar)
- Ability to partner with non-technical stakeholders and translate business needs into scalable data solutions
- Comfortable owning decisions and operating independently
Nice to have
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL/PostgreSQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Scheduler, Secret Manager)
- Experience integrating ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista or similar) and HCM platforms (Workday)
- Familiarity with CI/CD-driven data workflows and version-controlled transformations
- Experience managing warehouse cost optimization
- Background in construction, engineering, or operations-heavy industries
Reminders:
- This is strictly an on-site role
- Must be located within driving distance of Columbia, MO or Kansas City, MO
- No remote or hybrid work options available
Who Thrives Here:
The person who does well here likes owning the whole thing rather than a corner of it, cares more about whether the numbers are right than whether the pipeline is clever, and would rather ship a model the finance team actually uses than a perfect one nobody asked for. You're comfortable being the person who knows how the data fits together, and you treat "the business owner doesn't quite know what they want yet" as part of the job rather than a blocker.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Data Engineer Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Olsson9
- Esri4
- Mastercard3
- Boeing2
- Clayco2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Accounting & Auditing1
- Electronics & Hardware1
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data engineer jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language such as Python or Scala
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining ETL or ELT data pipelines
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with data warehousing tools such as Snowflake, Redshift, or Databricks
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with data analysts and business stakeholders
Data Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data engineer in Missouri?
Missouri does not require a state-issued license to work as a data engineer. The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field, followed by building practical skills in SQL, Python, and cloud data tools. Many Missouri employers, particularly in Kansas City's financial services sector and St. Louis's healthcare corridor, value demonstrated project experience or industry certifications such as AWS Certified Data Engineer or Databricks Certified Associate Developer alongside a degree.
Which companies hire data engineers in Missouri?
Employers hiring data engineers in Missouri right now include Olsson, Esri, and Mastercard, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Missouri's concentration of large financial, healthcare, and logistics firms means demand is distributed across both Kansas City and St. Louis rather than clustering in a single hub.
Which Missouri cities have the most data engineer jobs?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Missouri have the most data engineer openings in Missouri. Kansas City leads because of its dense concentration of financial services firms, health systems, and logistics technology companies, while St. Louis draws openings from healthcare IT employers, Fortune 500 headquarters, and a growing tech corridor anchored by institutions such as Washington University and BJC HealthCare.
Are there remote data engineer jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 61% of data engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how pipeline and cloud infrastructure work can often be done without being on-site. Pipeline development, data modeling, and analytics engineering roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles involving sensitive on-premises systems or close collaboration with operations teams more often require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a data engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from an adjacent data role such as data analyst, business intelligence developer, or database administrator into a junior data engineering position. Large Missouri employers including Oracle Health and major Kansas City financial institutions regularly bring on entry-level candidates who can demonstrate SQL fluency and basic Python skills. Building a portfolio of pipeline projects on public platforms, completing a cloud provider's associate-level certification, and targeting associate or junior data engineer postings at Missouri's university health systems and mid-size tech firms gives candidates without formal experience a competitive foundation.
Where can I find and apply to data engineer jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to data engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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