Data Engineer I

Cox Enterprises; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises' Data & Analytics team is seeking a Data Engineer I to help build scalable data pipelines and transform raw data into actionable insights. You will work with modern cloud technologies, AI-assisted development workflows, and a Data Vault-based warehouse alongside experienced engineers, analysts, and business partners to deliver high-quality data assets.

You will develop and maintain pipelines, ELT processes, and data quality controls, while documenting data flows and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or 4 years of related experience.
• Experience writing and troubleshooting SQL queries.
• Understanding of relational database concepts (tables, joins, keys, normalization).
• Foundational knowledge of data integration, ETL/ELT, or data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with Python, SQL, PowerShell, or similar scripting language.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to rotate on-call duties outside of standard hours.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in future.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and maintain data pipelines from operational and third-party sources.
• Contribute to the Data Vault-based data warehouse development.
• Develop and optimize ELT processes using cloud data platforms and tools.
• Translate data requirements into scalable technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Monitor and improve data quality, reliability, and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and design discussions.
• Document data flows, transformations, and business rules.
• Support production processes and troubleshoot data issues.
• Use Claude Code in pipeline development, reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Continuously learn and apply emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Learning agility

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Snowflake

dbt Cloud

Data Vault 2.0

AWS

Azure

Fabric

Power BI

Python

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Our Data & Analytics team partners closely with business stakeholders to deliver trusted data, analytics, and insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. We design, build, and maintain a modern data warehouse that serves as the foundation for reporting, analytics, and data-driven solutions across our line of business.

We are seeking a Data Engineer I to join our team and help develop scalable data solutions that transform raw data into actionable insights. This role is ideal for someone early in their data engineering career who wants hands-on experience with modern cloud technologies, AI-assisted development workflows, and data warehousing practices, working alongside experienced engineers, analysts, and business partners to build pipelines, enhance our Data Vault-based warehouse, and deliver high-quality data assets.

What You'll Do

• Build, test, and maintain data pipelines that ingest, transform, and deliver data from operational and third-party source systems.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our Data Vault-based data warehouse.
• Develop and optimize ELT processes using modern cloud data platforms and transformation tools.
• Partner with analysts and business stakeholders to translate data requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Monitor and improve data quality, reliability, and performance across warehouse and reporting solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and technical design discussions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for data flows, transformations, and business rules.
• Support production processes and assist in troubleshooting data-related issues.
• Use AI-assisted development tools like Claude Code as part of daily engineering work - pipeline development, code review, testing, and documentation.
• Continuously learn and apply emerging technologies, tools, and engineering best practices.

Our Team

Our team delivers the data foundation that enables analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making across the business. We build and maintain a Data Vault-based warehouse that integrates data from numerous operational systems and provides trusted, analytics-ready data to stakeholders across the organization.

Our technology stack includes:

• Warehousing & Transformation: Snowflake, dbt Cloud, Data Vault 2.0
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric
• Source Systems: Microsoft SQL Server
• Engineering Practices: Git-based source control, CI/CD
• AI-Assisted Development: Claude Code

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as 4 years' experience in a related field.
• Experience writing and troubleshooting SQL queries.
• Understanding of relational database concepts, including tables, joins, keys, and normalization.
• Foundational knowledge of data integration, ETL/ELT, or data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with a programming or scripting language such as Python, SQL, PowerShell, or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business and technical requirements.
• Availability for rotational on-call duties outside of standard business hours may be required.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, academic project, or professional experience related to data engineering, analytics, software engineering, or business intelligence.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, or other cloud-based data platforms.
• Experience using dbt or similar data transformation frameworks.
• Understanding of data warehousing methodologies, including Data Vault, dimensional modeling, or star schema design.
• Experience developing or supporting data pipelines and data integration processes.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git, GitHub, or Azure DevOps.
• Exposure to CI/CD concepts and modern software development practices.
• Experience with analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, or related technologies.

Who You Are

You're curious, analytical, and motivated to learn. You enjoy working with data, solving problems, and collaborating with others to deliver solutions that create business value. You're excited to build a strong foundation in modern data engineering while contributing to a team that shapes how data is leveraged across the business.