Analytics Engineer

DataDrive; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DataDrive, a Minnesota-based managed analytics provider and Premier Tableau Partner, seeks an Analytics Engineer to build data pipelines, transform data into reliable models, and develop Tableau dashboards for client delivery. You will work directly with clients in a remote-first environment, contributing to platform evolution and SDLC practices.

You will balance data engineering and visualization tasks, collaborate across teams, and own solutions from ingestion to insights in a small,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience building cloud data pipelines and working within a cloud data warehouse.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with Snowflake, dbt, and Airflow (or similar orchestration tools).
• Experience designing data models to support reporting and business outcomes.
• 1+ years of hands-on Tableau development (dashboard building, data source configuration, calculated fields).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines and ELT processes to Snowflake using Fivetran, Airbyte, and custom Python integrations.
• Build and maintain dbt projects transforming source data into clean, tested reporting models.
• Create Airflow orchestration pipelines connecting data ingestion, Snowflake, dbt, and Tableau.
• Design DataOps practices using GitHub Actions, dbt testing, and data observability tooling.
• Build and maintain Tableau dashboards and published data sources for client delivery.
• Collaborate with clients to translate business questions into effective visualizations.
• Identify opportunities to improve the analytics platform and automate workflows.
• Stay current with the evolving cloud data and analytics ecosystem.

Skills

SQL

Python

Tableau

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Airflow

Fivetran

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Job description

DataDrive is looking for an Analytics Engineer who thrives across the full analytics stack. In this role, you will build and maintain data pipelines, transform raw data into reliable models, and develop the Tableau dashboards that put insights in front of our clients. You will not be siloed into one discipline. The balance between data engineering and dashboard development shifts with client needs, and the right person finds energy in both.

This is a high-impact position in a small, growing company. You will work directly with clients, shape how our platform evolves, and have real influence over the tools and practices we adopt. If you want ownership, variety, and the chance to see your work drive measurable outcomes, this role is built for you.

What You Will Do

Data Engineering & Pipeline Development

• Monitor, optimize, and integrate batch data pipelines into Snowflake using ELT tools (Fivetran, Airbyte) and custom Python integrations to databases and APIs
• Build and maintain dbt projects that transform source data into clean, tested reporting models
• Develop Airflow orchestration pipelines connecting data ingestion, Snowflake, dbt, and Tableau
• Design and implement DataOps practices using GitHub Actions, dbt testing, and data observability tooling

Tableau & Analytics Delivery

• Build and maintain Tableau dashboards and published data sources as a core part of client delivery, following internal design standards
• Set up optimized, easy-to-use data sources in Tableau that enable self-service analytics for clients
• Collaborate with clients to translate business questions into effective visualizations

Platform & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve our managed analytics platform and build the automation to make it happen
• Stay current on the evolving cloud data and analytics ecosystem
• Commit to strong SDLC practices including version control, code review, and documentation
• You are equally comfortable writing dbt models and building Tableau dashboards
• You are a strong listener and collaborator who brings an optimistic, solution-oriented approach to problems
• You embrace an incremental improvement mindset and are always looking for ways to do things better
• You take ownership of your work and hold yourself to a high standard
• You are adaptable and excited to wear many hats as every team member plays an influential role at DataDrive

What We Are Looking For

Required

• 3+ years of professional experience building cloud data pipelines and working within a cloud data warehouse
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
• Working experience with Snowflake, dbt, and Airflow (or similar orchestration tools)
• Experience designing data models to support reporting and business outcomes
• 1+ years of hands‑on Tableau development (dashboard building, data source configuration, calculated fields)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Fivetran, Terraform, or GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with AWS services

Who You Are

• Background in consulting or client-facing analytics delivery
• Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a small‑company environment

Schedule & Workplace

DataDrive is a remote-first company with a flexible, virtual workplace. We expect employees to be generally available Monday through Friday during core hours (9 AM - 4 PM CST) for meetings, collaboration, and client communication. You should have reliable high-speed internet access, keep your camera on for most meetings, and dress appropriately for client-facing interactions.

About DataDrive

Founded in 2017, DataDrive is a managed analytics service provider that builds modern cloud data platforms for data-driven organizations and supports ongoing training, adoption, and growth of our clients' data cultures. We are a Premier Tableau Partner based in Minnesota, recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by the Minneapolis Business Journal.

We offer a team-oriented environment where you can develop your skills and work directly with talented analytics professionals. We are a connected group who work hard, live well, care for others, and celebrate as a team.

Our Values

• Embrace the Adventure
• Win as a Team
• Grow through Curiosity
• Own the Outcome

DataDrive is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

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