Associate Data Engineer

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Technical 404Pay Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00Job DescriptionAssists in the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software operating or application systems. Communicates project information to clients, project managers, or other design personnel working on projects. Writes and maintains complete documentation, and may support more senior developers in documentation. Supports team members and ensures established goals and deadlines are met, keeping management informed of status and significant problems.Job DutiesDevelops and builds ETL/ELT data pipelines for use in data analysisCreates and maintains optimal data pipeline architectureMonitors and maintains ETL/ELT jobs and troubleshoots load issuesManages change requests/ticket queues for analytical reports and ETL/ELT jobsPerforms data/technology discovery from new sources and third-party applications for data ingestionIngests and transforms structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data from sources including relational databases, NoSQL, external APIs, JSON, XML, delimited files, and moreWorks and delivers in agile methodology for new development projects, delivering efficient and effective solutions on timePerforms other job-related duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)Ability to analyze and understand data sources and design a data model for data capture and ETL/ELTAbility to identify bugs, apply fixes, and check data quality via process/pipeline auditsAbility to work with team members, as well as cross-team, for product deliveryAbility to work in an agile environment with timely delivery of ETL/ELT pipelines and reportsAbility to deal with a variety of variables under limited standardizationAbility to interpret various instructionsAbility to communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with all audiencesAbility to work independently, is self-motivated, and a strong team playerUse of industry best practices for code development, testing, implementation, and documentationExperience with relational SQL and NoSQL databasesKnowledge and experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages, like Python, Java, and ScalaKnowledge and experience with big data tools, like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Databricks, etc.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fieldPractical experience with Web Services developmentEquivalent relevant experience may substitute for education (generally 1 year experience per 1 year of education, at hiring manager's discretion)Preferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fieldPrevious experience in REST/SOA/HTML developmentExperience with python languageExperience with IntelliJ/VS Code, JIRA, GitExperience with Agile/Scrum project developmentExperience with Java or a similar object-oriented languageExperience with application integration with legacy systemsExperience with cloud-native development and/or porting/refactoring of on-site to cloud (preferably AWS)Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and a modern UI framework such as Angular, React, or Vue.jsExperience with Oracle or other database interfacesExperience with mySQL or other database interfacesTechnical certificationsTravel: Up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically 1-2 per year), plus occasional conferences, site visits, and other business-related events as needed.This position description reflects the major duties, requirements, and working conditions for the role. Management reserves the right to revise as needed to meet organizational needs.Position & Application DetailsFull-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.Additional InformationDisclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.SummaryLocation: Salt Lake City, UTType: Full time