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Data Engineer High-Impact ERP Data Project
Data Engineer High-Impact ERP Data ProjectOntrac-solutions-llc • Chicago, Illinois, United States
Data Engineer High-Impact ERP Data Project

Data Engineer High-Impact ERP Data Project

Ontrac-solutions-llc • Chicago, Illinois, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
  • Remote
Job description

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AS400 / DB2 (preferred), legacy ERPs

Python, SQL, Bash / Shell scripting

SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake

Git or version control workflows

Power BI, Tableau (for future phases)

Immediate impact on a business-critical initiative

Flexible, remote work setup with autonomy

Work with a highly collaborative client team who values technical leadership

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

Visibility and influence with executive stakeholders

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

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