Data Engineer - Chandler, United States - Vertex Education

Description

Be the one who makes a difference

At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education.

As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities.

Be the one who makes a difference—with us.

Data Engineer

At Vertex Education, we understand the critical role that data plays in unlocking

insights, driving innovation, and making informed business decisions. As we expand

and refine our Business Intelligence capabilities, we're on the lookout for a Data

Engineer who can elevate our data infrastructure to the next level. This position is

more than just managing databases—it's about creating an environment where data

is easily accessible, flawlessly accurate, and primed for analysis. As a pivotal

member of our BI team, the Data Engineer will collaborate closely with BI analysts

and the BI manager, owning the entire lifecycle of our data processes. From

designing new pipelines to ensuring the integrity of our data, this role is essential to

ensuring our analysts have the tools they need to deliver rapid insights.

Design & Implementation of Data Pipelines

Design & Architecture:
Design the data flow and architecture for new

pipelines, ensuring scalability and compatibility with the existing

infrastructure.

Integration with Sources:
Establish connections to various structured data

sources, utilizing tools like Fivetran for seamless integration or write custom

Python as necessary.

Data Transformation & Modeling:
Implement and refine data

transformation processes in Snowflake to convert structured data into

optimized models suitable for analysis using DBT. Ensure efficient data

retrieval and alignment with analytical needs.

Tool Evaluation & Integration:
Explore and integrate new tools or

technologies that can enhance the overall efficiency and capability of the

data engineering ecosystem.

Quality Assurance & Data Integrity

Quality Assurance:
Implement initial data quality checks to ensure

accuracy and integrity of data ingested from new sources.

Audit & Evaluation:
Periodically review existing pipelines to identify

performance bottlenecks, data quality issues, or outdated practices.

Monitoring & Alerting:
Implement robust, automated monitoring solutions

for the entire data engineering environment, ensuring timely alerts and

prompt resolution of any data quality issues.

Data Quality Enhancement:
Introduce or refine data validation, cleansing,

and deduplication processes to elevate data accuracy and reliability.

Infrastructure & Environment Management

Infrastructure Optimization:
Regularly evaluate and optimize the Azure,

Fivetran, and Snowflake environments for performance, cost-efficiency, and

scalability.

Data Security & Compliance:
Prioritize and enforce robust data security

measures, ensuring data privacy regulations are adhered to and the

infrastructure remains compliant with industry standards.

Best Practices & Training:
Stay updated with industry best practices and

ensure that the BI team is trained and aligned with the latest data

engineering standards.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Comprehensive Documentation:
Produce and update documentation for

both new and existing pipelines, capturing source details, transformation

logic, and any known limitations, ensuring it remains current and accurate.

Stakeholder Engagement:
Foster close collaboration with the BI analysts,

understanding their evolving data needs and adapting pipelines accordingly.

Feedback Mechanism:
Establish and sustain a robust feedback loop with

the BI team and potential future data scientists, ensuring rapid identification

and rectification of performance bottlenecks.

Innovation & Best Practices:
Stay abreast of industry trends, proactively

introducing innovative techniques, tools, or methodologies that can enhance

the efficiency and effectiveness of the data engineering ecosystem.

Education and Experience


Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or

a related field.

Master's degree in a related field is a plus.


Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
Proven expertise in working with cloud platforms, preferably Azure.
Hands-on experience with data pipeline tools such as Fivetran, DBT, and

Snowflake.

Expertise in Python and basic software engineering best practices
Familiarity with BI tools, with Tableau experience being a distinct advantage.
Demonstrated ability to design, build, and maintain scalable and robust data

pipelines.

Prior experience working in close collaboration with BI analysts or data

scientists is a plus.

Certifications (optional but advantageous):

Azure Data Engineer Associate certification or other relevant cloud

certifications.

Certifications related to specific data engineering tools or platforms, such as

Snowflake SnowPro Core Certification, SnorPro Advanced Data Engineer Cert,

or other comparable.

Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us

Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 25,000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives.

Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for the 26 schools we support with academics, finance, technology, human resources, communications, marketing, facilities, construction, and food services.

Be the one who is a diverse thinker, a team player, a smart risk taker, an innovator, and a difference maker by encouraging others to climb higher and reach farther to further education.

Be yourself surrounded by wonderful people who care about you, value your unique skills, and lift you up.
Be supported in your work by caring leaders and team members who want you to succeed.
Be empowered to make a difference and climb higher and reach farther to change lives through education.
Be well in all aspects of your life from your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing to your finances.
Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.

Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.

Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.

Thrive in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect, celebrate diversity, and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.

Be the one who makes a difference

With an innovative mind, a hungry heart, and engaging spirit you can change lives through education. Be a part of Vertex Education and let's make a difference together. Apply Today
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