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City of Colorado Springs

Senior Data Engineer (Senior IT Technology Architect)

City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509


Salary:

$120,725.90 - $144,929.05 Annually

Location :

Information Technology - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type:

Classified - Full Time

Job Number:

16433

Division:

Innovation & Technology

Department:

Innovation & Technology

Opening Date:

11/13/2024

Closing Date:

11/27/2024 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA:

Exempt

Description / Position Overview

Senior Data Engineer (Senior IT Architect)As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing data architecture solutions, and collaborating with IT teams and stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights to support business process improvements.

Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!As a Senior Data Engineer, you will:Design and implement architecture roadmaps for enterprise-wide data solutions.Lead the development of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, solving data challenges and providing recommendations.Collaborate with IT teams and departments to develop and enhance business processes and technology solutions.Estimate costs and develop business cases for IT projects, working with project management to ensure completion.Communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Document technical processes and collaborate with peers, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.Gather and document requirements for data ingestion into data lakehouseConsult with the organization's departments on data analytics needsPerform other duties as assignedLearn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theRelevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of cloud platforms, specifically Azure Data Analytics, for data management, storage, and analytics.Ability to develop and execute data models (star and snowflake schemas) and perform data analysis to support business needs.Proficient in SQL, Python, and working with databases including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.Ability to translate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors.Minimum Qualifications

Education: bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in information technology, data science, computer science, or a related field.Experience: five years of professional experience in IT architecture, data management, data lakehouse design, or related fields.Substitutions:

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences.

Each year of further education can be substituted for each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience can be substituted for each year of required education.

We encourage all to apply!Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Experience with Microsoft Azure Synapse or other cloud-based platformsExperience with ETL processes and tools, including SQL and PythonExperience with star and snowflake schema designs for database structuresExperience with big data tools and storage formats including Parquet Files and Delta Lake

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Less than high schoolHigh School diploma or GEDAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or above

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How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

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Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience.

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Do you have experience with Microsoft Azure Synapse or other cloud-based platforms?

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If yes, please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please enter N/A.

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Do you have experience with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools, including SQL and Python?

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If yes, please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please enter N/A.

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Do you have experience with star and snowflake schema designs for database structures?

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If yes, please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please enter N/A.

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Do you have experience with big data rolls and storgame formats including Parquet Files and Delta Lake?

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