Data Engineer

Build and run NAMI’s data platform to enable program impact measurement and data-informed decisions across national, state, and local teams. Responsibilities Design and implement a central data warehouse and ELT pipelines that pull from organizational sources such as micro-services , Salesforce , and the LMS Enable leadership and teams to measure program impact by supporting strategy decisions with reliable, integrated data Lower manual reporting by delivering curated datasets and self-service reporting for state organizations and local affiliates, replacing hand-built affiliate reports Partner with stakeholders to expand on-demand access to data and support adoption of improved reporting workflows Own data quality by expanding automated quality testing , monitoring , and

CI/CD

as the platform scales Handle incidents end-to-end , from source to dashboard , when issues slip through automated checks Establish the foundation for future data hires as the team’s first dedicated data engineer , setting standards, patterns, and review practices Build and operate the end-to-end platform: ingestion , transformation , orchestration , and reporting Build and operate ELT pipelines Create well-modeled transformations using analytics engineering best practices Develop trusted, well-documented data products and contribute to their continuous improvement within established architectural patterns Requirements 3-5 years in data, analytics, or backend engineering Strong proficiency in SQL and Python Experience with version-controlled production ELT/ETL pipelines , including testing and monitoring Solid understanding of data modeling (e.g., dimensional modeling , layered architecture ) Experience with a modern cloud data warehouse Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues Technology Stack SQL, Python, ELT, ETL CI/CD Salesforce dbt, Fivetran, Airbyte Dagster, Airflow Power BI, Tableau, Metabase LMS Preferred Skills & Experiences Hands-on experience with a SQL transformation framework such as dbt Exposure to managed ingestion or orchestration tooling (e.g., Fivetran , Airbyte , Dagster , Airflow ) Experience with a BI tool such as Power BI , Tableau , or Metabase Experience helping evaluate, adopt, or migrate to new data tooling Work Location and Schedule Arlington, VA (hybrid; remote or optionally hybrid based on preference) Availability during standard business hours with core hours between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ET 10-20% travel , including overnight Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Compensation USD 95,000 - 105,000 per year Benefits Generous and comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Plans Paid Time Off : Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Paid Parental Leave 403(b) retirement plan Flexible Spending Accounts for health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses Life Insurance and Disability coverage paid by NAMI Flexible Work and Telework programs Professional Development Reimbursement program Wellness offerings to support team members Employee Referral Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and family support #J-18808-Ljbffr National Alliance on Mental Illness