Data Engineer 2

Big Data Optimization Project

Big Data optimization project to optimize the data flow.

Job Responsibilities

• Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
• Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic knowledge of logical data modeling and physical data modeling.
• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as SQL, Visual Basic, Oracle, etc.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group

• The main function of a data engineer is to ensure that the data assets of an organization are supported by an architecture that supports the organization in achieving its strategic goal.
• A typical data engineer is responsible for setting enterprise standards for databases, data integration, and the means to get to the data.
• This position working with a team responsible for managing CVA units reporting process to enterprise and providing insights to business for increasing sales

Typical Day

• Test Airflow, correct errors and make necessary modifications during our migration from SAS.
• Maintaining and enhancing database in SAS.
• Provide support to business partners that have questions about data in CVA’s in relation to numbers coming out of SAS.
• Working with colleagues in Chicago, Michigan, and Geneva, Switzerland.
• Will be interacting with business stakeholders to explain logic and impact of changes.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required- in relevant field.
• 2+ years work experience required.

Technical Skills Required

• 2+ years exp in SAS
• 2+ years exp with SQL
• 2+ years exp in Snowflake

Desired

• Project management exp specifically Agile methodology
• Apache Airflow exp

Soft Skills Required

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time. Critical thinking skills a must.