Analytics Engineer I

Do it Best Corp.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full insurance benefits package (Med,

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Bonus Pay opportunities

Retirement funding opportunities

Job summary

Do it Best Group in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an Analytics Engineer I to build and maintain curated data in the gold layer of the enterprise data platform, ensuring accuracy and usability for analytics and reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in data, analytics, CS, or a related field and 0–3 years of experience with SQL and data transformation. Databricks exposure is preferred, with opportunities to grow in semantic layer development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data/analytics/computer science or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in data or analytics roles.
• Experience with SQL and data transformation.
• Exposure to Databricks or similar platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data models in the gold layer using Databricks.
• Apply established data modeling standards and best practices.
• Support development of the semantic layer for analytics use.
• Validate and test data for accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to understand data requirements.

Skills

Data modeling

SQL

Attention to detail

Learning new tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data, Analytics, CS, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Analytics Engineer I
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Division / Department: Enterprise Data / IT
Reports to: Manager, Data & Analytics
Travel: Minimal

About the Role

The Analytics Engineer I is responsible for developing and maintaining curated datasets within the gold layer of the enterprise data platform. This role focuses on ensuring data is accurate, consistent, and usable for downstream analytics and reporting.

Responsibilities include

• Build and maintain data models in the gold layer using Databricks
• Apply established data modeling standards and best practices
• Support development of the semantic layer for analytics use
• Validate and test data for accuracy and consistency
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to understand data requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Data, Analytics, Computer Science, or related field
• 0–3 years of experience in data or analytics roles
• Experience with SQL and data transformation
• Exposure to Databricks or similar platforms preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of data modeling concepts
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly

Benefits available to you

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Paid time off to foster work/life balance
• Profit sharing
• Bonus Pay opportunities
• Retirement funding opportunities

About Do it Best Group

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry.

Culture

Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made.

Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served
Our Mission: Making the best even better
Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams

Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support.