Associate Data Engineer

Westport Properties Inc.; Snowflake (AZ); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property management seeks an Associate Data Engineer to develop and maintain data infrastructure. The role requires knowledge in data processing, pipeline development, and database management with the ability to analyze and communicate data effectively. Join a collaborative team dedicated to optimizing data workflows across multiple departments, ensuring high quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of experience in data analytics or engineering.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages.
• Familiarity with reporting tools and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize data infrastructure for department needs.
• Ensure data quality and integrity across systems.
• Collaborate with corporate platforms for data integration.

Skills

SQL Server

Data Analysis

Python

C#

PowerShell

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Docker

Job description

Location: Remote to AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, or WA.

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary

Position Status: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (Pacific) -subject to change based on project assignments/deadlines and location (i.e., time zone)

Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 (commensurate with experience)

Travel: Up to 5% of the time

Job Summary

The Associate Data Engineer role requires a background in data engineering, including data processing, pipeline development, and database management. The ideal candidate will have up to 2 years of on-the-job experience in data analytics and/or data engineering and have familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server, a programming language such as Python, C#, and/or Microsoft PowerShell, and other relevant technologies. The qualified person for this position will build and maintain data infrastructure, ensuring data quality, and optimizing data workflows. On a day-to-day basis, the Associate Data Engineer will work with the data engineering team to support new development initiatives, maintain the existing platform, and ensure efficient data operations. The Associate Data Engineer will perform these duties while maintaining good communication and reporting relationships with the data team, multiple departments, field management, and Company Personnel at all levels.

• Build and optimize data infrastructure to meet department requirements
• Ensure data quality and integrity across various data sources and platforms
• Collaborate with different corporate platforms, including Operations, IT, Accounting, HR, Property Services, and Marketing, to integrate data systems
• Regular attendance in accordance with Company’s Attendance Policy is required for this position
• Other duties as assigned:
  • Periodic special projects and duties may be assigned based on Company need and requirements
  • Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another, with frequent interruptions or distractions and within tight deadlines

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Math, or equivalent from an accredited college or university is required.
• Equivalent work experience, internships, or projects may be substituted for educational requirements.
• Up to 2 years of on-the-job experience in data analytics and/or data engineering.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL
• Ability to analyze and configure data for reporting purposes
• Knowledge of an object-oriented programming language(s) (i.e., Python and/or C#)
• The ability to use an IDE and text editors with markdown (Visual Studio, VS Code, Notepad++)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, and Outlook with advanced skills in Excel highly preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Collaborative team player
• Proactive, self-starter, goal-oriented, and ability to work independently
• Ability to effectively communicate while exercising diplomacy, sound judgment, and tact
• Ability to deal effectively with co-workers, department managers, and outside vendors
• Ability to work flexible hours depending on various departmental project deadlines and/or Company events and sponsored programs

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft PowerShell
• Knowledge of version control software such as Git
• Knowledge of virtualization software such as Docker
• Familiarity with common cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Snowflake)
• Knowledge of Linux
• Familiarity with data pipeline tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Airflow, Luigi, n8n)
• Knowledge of data integrity and programming safety and security

About Westport Properties

Founded in 1985, Westport Properties (“WPI”) is an owner-operator of self-storage, multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops, acquires, and manages its portfolio as well as providing third-party management services. As of January 2022, WPI has approximately 12 million square feet of self-storage space under management with its US Storage Centers brand and 638 multifamily units, employing approximately 400 people nationwide. WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 Kure-It, a non-profit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research, and Charity Storage, a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date, Kure-It has raised over $12M and Charity Storage has raised over $500K.

At-Will Employment & Equal Opportunity Employer

Westport Properties, Inc. is a parent company of US Storage Centers (USSC) which provides at-will, equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetics. Furthermore, Westport Properties, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment and discrimination based on age, disability, color, genetics, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in compliance with federal, state and applicable local laws governing employment and labor law in every location in which the company conducts business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.