Data Engineer

$130,416 - $138,070/Yr

Unclassified - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Dallas, TX

About the position

The Data Engineer role involves designing and implementing scalable data pipelines to support analytics initiatives. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and understand data needs, as well as maintaining database designs for optimal performance and reliability. The role also emphasizes the use of cloud-based data storage solutions and the automation of tasks through scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data pipelines for ETL processes to support analytics initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and understand data needs.
• Develop and maintain database designs that optimize performance and reliability.
• Utilize AWS or Azure Data Lake services to manage cloud-based data storage solutions.
• Perform data analysis and vaticinate trends that can inform business decisions.
• Write efficient Shell scripts for automation of repetitive tasks.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous testing and validation processes.
• Participate in Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies in big data analytics to continuously improve our systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role with a focus on big data technologies.
• Strong proficiency in database design principles and ETL methodologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Data Lake is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java for developing data processing applications.
• Knowledge of analytics tools and frameworks to support business intelligence efforts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to vaticinate potential issues before they arise.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience working in an Agile development setting is preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Competitive hourly pay of $62.70 - $66.38