Data Engineer

Kavaliro; Aurora (CO); In loco; USD 83.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kavaliro is seeking a Data Engineer for a contract-to-hire role in Colorado. You will design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure and pipelines to deliver reliable, secure data across the district, leveraging cloud platforms and modern data warehousing techniques.

You will work with data scientists, analysts, and developers to meet data requirements, ensure data quality, security, and interoperability, and communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders while advancing

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or BI solution delivery including dimensional modeling, ETL development, and pipeline orchestration.
• Strong knowledge of data warehouse concepts including OLAP, star/snowflake schemas, dimensional modeling, and metadata management.
• Experience with cloud data platforms and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data engineering.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Must obtain basic application certifications within 6 months after hiring.
• Pay: $60 - $65/hr

Mansioni

• Data Architecture and Pipeline Engineering: design, implement, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and transforming large volumes of data.
• ETL/ELT: develop robust processes to integrate data from diverse sources into the data ecosystem.
• Data modeling: design and maintain data models, schemas, and database structures for analytical and operational use cases.
• Data quality: champion data quality standards in pipeline and warehouse design.
• Infrastructure and Cloud Management: configure and manage data infrastructure components including databases, data warehouses, and data lakes.
• Cloud platforms and IaC: apply expertise to maintain modern data systems.
• Security and integration: implement data security, access controls, backup, and recovery; build integrations and RESTful APIs.
• Collaboration: work with data scientists, analysts, developers, and stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Communication: convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Other duties as assigned

Conoscenze

Data engineering

Data warehousing

ETL/ELT

Cloud platforms

Infrastructure as Code

RESTful APIs

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Strumenti

SQL

Python/Scala

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client is seeking a Data Engineer for an exciting contract to hire opportunity. The Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains scalable data infrastructure and pipelines to ensure reliable, secure, and performant data delivery across the district. The role combines data warehousing expertise with modern cloud-based technologies to integrate diverse data sources into a cohesive ecosystem. Ultimately, this position serves as the foundational architect of district intelligence, transforming raw information into a high-performance asset that enables data-driven decision-making for all stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Architecture and Pipeline Engineering

• 40% Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and transforming large volumes of structured and unstructured data.


• Develop robust ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) processes to integrate data from diverse sources into our data ecosystem.


• Design and maintain data models, schemas, and database structures to support analytical and operational use cases.


• Champion data quality standards in pipeline and warehouse design to ensure reliable data delivery.

Infrastructure and Cloud Management

• 25% Configure and manage data infrastructure components including databases, data warehouses, and data lakes.


• Utilize distributed computing frameworks to support scalable data storage and processing across the district.


• Apply expertise with cloud data platforms and Infrastructure-as-Code to maintain modern data systems.

Data Security and System Integration

• 20% Implement data security, access controls, backup, and recovery strategies across all data platforms.


• Build and maintain integrations with internal and external data sources and APIs.


• Implement RESTful APIs and web services for data access and consumption.


• Ensure compatibility and interoperability between different systems and platforms to support seamless data flow.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Technical Support

• 10% Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements.


• Deliver tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of cross-functional teams and district stakeholders.


• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders as needed.


• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders to ensure system alignment.

Perform other duties as assigned

• 5% Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.


• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or BI solution delivery including dimensional modeling, ETL development, and pipeline orchestration.


• Strong knowledge of data warehouse concepts including OLAP, star/snowflake schemas, dimensional modeling, and metadata management.


• Experience with cloud data platforms and Infrastructure-as-Code.


• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data engineering.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


• Valid Colorado driver's license.


• Must obtain basic application certifications within 6 months after hiring.


• Pay: $60 - $65/hr

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.