Senior Data Engineer remote

Senior Data Engineer ~ Remote within the United StatesResponsibilities:Data Architecture and Integration -

Integrate diverse data sources by designing and implementing scalable high performance data pipelines and infrastructure.Build ETL processes using a variety of methods to facilitate efficient movement of data between systemsIncorporate best practices to ensure data pipelines are robust and include error handling and alerting.Data Model:

Design data models that turn complex organizational data into easy to use data structures ensuring seamless flow for operational, analytics and reporting needs.Use DBT or Snowflake native capabilities to transform data and ensure data is accurate and up to date.Optimize data structures and queries to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.Data Quality:

Implement and enforce data quality standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of educational data used in academic assessments globally.Collaboration:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analysts and business stakeholders, to understand unique data requirements for data processing or analytics needs.Security:

Implement and maintain data security measures to protect sensitive information, ensuring compliance with international data privacy regulations.Snowflake Expertise:

Possess expertise in Snowflake for effective data warehousing, transformations, data sharing, and structured management in a cloud-based environment.Documentation:

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data engineering processes, systems, and workflowsTeam Leadership:

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior members of the data engineering team, fostering a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in handling educational data.Tableau:

Utilize Tableau to deliver data insights using impactful visualizations in a meaningful and actionable manner.Qualifications:Education:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science (they’d love this!), Information Technology, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on Data related technologies.Experience:

Significant experience (usually 5+ years) in data engineering roles, with a focus on designing and implementing scalable data solutions.Programming Skills:

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.Database Knowledge:

Expertise in working with both SQL and NoSQL databases, with hands-on experience in database design and optimization. Proficiency in Snowflake is required.Knowledgeable of Machine Learning concepts and an interest to grow in the area.Cloud Platforms : Experience with cloud platforms like Azure (it's what they use!), AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, and proficiency in leveraging cloud-based.Version Control:

Knowledge of version control systems like Git or Azure DevOps for managing the codebase.Problem-Solving Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex data engineering challenges specific to educational data.Communication:

Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and non-technical stakeholders.Adaptability:

Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry best practices in the field of data engineering.Nice to Have:Experience using TIBCO EBXExperience using Boomi or other low code ETL toolsExperience using Azure for Data Engineering tasks i.e. function apps and other Azure functionality that can be used to build data pipelines.