What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Engineer position at DealNews?
DealNews is looking for a Data Engineer to create and manage BI and analytics solutions that turn data into knowledge.
Are you someone who is passionate about building quality, sustainable systems and providing solid, data-driven solutions to problems? To be successful in this job, you must be analytical and accurate, yet practical and goal-oriented. You should also have a passion for learning, an eagerness to improve your craft, and a healthy enthusiasm for learning and experimenting with data-storage technologies and strategies. We value code quality and we are advocates of open-source software, automated testing, and continuous deployment. If this describes you, then you could be a great fit for our team!
*Remote position for residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, or Tennessee.
Responsibilities
Develop code in ETL tools, for the extraction, transformation, and loading of data from source systems to the data warehouse
Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes
Regularly evaluate existing development footprint and identify areas to improve software
Help maintain and support the data warehouse for data analytics platforms
Develop and update technical documentation
Conduct research and remain current with emerging technologies and solutions in support of future data management efforts
Qualifications
3-5 years experience
Expert knowledge of data modeling and understanding of different data structures and their benefits and limitations under particular use cases
In-depth understanding of database management systems and ETL tools (dbt)
Technical proficiency with SQL
Familiar with columnar storage formats and technologies
Familiar with visualization tools (Tableau, Alteryx, etc.)
Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative
Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude
BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field (or 5 years equivalent experience)
Salary : $125,000 - $139,000