Data Engineer - Full Time

Terminal Optimal Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software firm in Houston, Texas, is looking for a mid-career Data Engineer to enhance their proprietary analytics software. The role involves designing, implementing, and delivering data analytics solutions that meet unique client needs. Candidates should have a strong background in data modeling, software engineering, and proven experience with tools like TSQL and Python. The company promotes a positive and collaborative culture, where impactful contributions are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with TSQL.
• 3+ years experience in programming (.Net-C# or Python).
• Experience in ETL using Talend is a plus.
• 6 months experience with NoSQL/Document databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new features for Data Analytics and Search.
• Collaborate with team to brainstorm ideas and solutions.
• Migrate customer data and existing analytics to a new platform.

Skills

Data modeling experience

Strong analytical skill set

Software engineering principles

Exemplary communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Information Technology

Tools

TSQL

.Net-C#

Python

SQL Server

Talend

MongoDB

ElasticSearch

Job description

Overview

Kahuna Workforce Solutions is seeking a mid-career Data Engineer to support the implementation of Analytics and Search of our proprietary software, Kahuna, that bridges the gap between core human resources processes and operational development to satisfy the requirements for competency assurance and competency development. As a Kahuna Data Engineer, you’ll help design, implement and deliver Search and Data Analytics for proprietary products that align with custom requirements. The Data Engineer requires strong business acumen with technical expertise. The ideal candidate is an accountable team player who is eager to make an impact.

What Youll Be Doing

• Assist with net-new features and functionality for Data Analytics and Search: define, design, develop, test, implement, train and support.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas, create options and find solutions.
• Migrate customer data and existing analytics to the new platform.
• Liaise with our product development team for new features.
• Adhere to company’s information security and privacy policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

What Youll Need for This Role

• Data modeling experience.
• Strong analytical skill set.
• Ability to analyze and manipulate complex data sets.
• Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.
• Software engineering principles and practices.
• Bachelors or Masters in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or other related field.

Technical Skill Set

• TSQL: at least 3 years of experience.
• Programming (.Net-C# and/or Python): at least 3 years of experience.
• Relational Databases (SQL Server): at least 3 years of experience.
• Strong Software engineering skills: at least 3 years of experience.
• ETL experience using Talend: at least 1 year of experience.
• NoSQL/Document databases (MongoDB, ElasticSearch): at least 6 months experience.

Some Competencies We Consider Critical for This Role

• ElasticSearch
• MongoDb
• Dashboarding skillset (Power BI/Data Studio/Kibana)
• Talend
• Technologically Savvy
• Strategic Thinker
• Customer Focused
• Accountable

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in the HR field, specializing in talent management (performance, competency assessment, development, and workforce planning).
• Understands data architecture principles.
• Experience overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software solutions, systems, or products.
• Experience with Integrations, APIs, Relational Databases.
• Positive office culture with a collaborative atmosphere.
• We like to hang out with each other and do fun things – yoga!
• Travel to cool places.
• Ability to make an impact.

Company Overview

Kahuna Workforce Solutions was founded in 2014 and has rapidly become a leading provider of competency management software. We are focused on providing intuitive, powerful solutions for managing competency levels of the workforce — saving time and money, improving regulatory compliance, and ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.

At Kahuna Workforce Solutions our mission is to shape the workforce of the future by empowering organizations and their people with valuable, data-driven insights that enable a competitive and talented workforce. Kahuna is inspiring a competency-centric approach to talent management and development by offering solutions that allow companies to close skills gaps and place the right worker in the right job at the right time, one hundred percent of the time.

Location & Logistics

Location: Houston, Texas

Travel: None

Employment Type: Full-Time

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