Data Engineer I

Alpine Bank; Rifle, Grand Junction, Denver (CO, CO, CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Bank in Rifle, CO is seeking a data engineer to design, build, and maintain databases, data lakes, and data warehouses. You will ensure data security, quality, and compliance, and develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in collaboration with data analysts and stakeholders.

The role requires 0-3 years in data analytics, familiarity with MS SQL Server stack, Azure data services, Power BI, and Python, with a potential hybrid work arrangement and a drive to stay current with data engineering

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of data and database design, security, and integrity.
• Experience with MS SQL Server stack (SSRS/SSIS/SSMS/SSAS) and related tooling.
• Ability to design and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience with Python (pyspark) and DAX/MDX expressions.
• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly and work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and maintain databases, data lakes, and data warehouses.
• Ensure secure and compliant data storage with security staff.
• Design and build ETL/ELT pipelines to move data to target systems.
• Collaborate with data analysts and stakeholders to meet data requirements.
• Keep up to date with trends in data engineering.

Skills

Data architecture

SQL Server stack

Azure data services

ETL/ELT development

Python (pyspark)

Power BI

VS Code & Git

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Azure DBA certification (or equivalent)

Tools

VS Code

Git

Azure Data Factory

Azure SQL Databases

Power BI

SQL Server tools (SSRS/SSIS/SSMS/SSAS)

Job description

400 7th Street South
Rifle, CO 81650, USA

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Data Infrastructure Management:
  • Designs, builds, tests, and maintains databases, data lakes, and data warehouses.
  • Ensures data storage solutions are secure and compliant with relevant regulations through collaborative work with security staff.
  • Monitors and manages the performance of data systems.
• Data Quality and Integrity:
  • Implements data quality checks and validation processes.
  • Troubleshoots data issues ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
  • Administers data security, privacy, and consistency across systems according to policy.
• Data Pipeline Design and Development:
  • Designs and builds ETL/ELT pipelines to move data from various sources to target systems.
  • Ensures data pipelines are scalable, reliable, and efficient.
  • Optimizes data flow and storage for performance and cost.
  • Works with SMEs to model data in line of business data domains and producing ERDs.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Works closely with data analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements from importing to transforming and reporting.
  • Collaborates on data-driven projects and initiatives.
  • Communicates technical information clearly and concisely.
• Staying Updated on Emerging Technologies:
  • Keeps up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of this position.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Specialize on Alpine Bank specific data requirements.
• Contributes and documents data policies, procedures, and standards.
• Contributes to data strategies for monitoring, backup, recovery, accessibility, and security.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

Job Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
• Working knowledge of data and database standard designs, theories, backup, recovery, security, and integrity along with end user application connections.
• Understanding of Microsoft SQL Service Stack, SSRS, SSIS, SSMS & SSAS and able to create and manage solutions using these tools.
• Working knowledge of VS code, git, code repositories, Azure data factory, Azure SQL databases
• ETL/ELT creation, modification, and monitoring.
• Able to perform work with a high degree of latitude.
• Ability to explain complex ideas in simple terms.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking.

Education or Formal Training Required:

• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training and experience.
• Industry relevant certifications. i.e. MS Azure DBA
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License is required.

Experience Required:

• 0-3 years’ experience in data analytics and reporting.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Power BI, Azure Dev Ops, Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Experience in SQL (TSQL, DB2), Python (pyspark), DAX/MDX expressions.
• Experience with Bicep, Terraform, PowerShell is a plus.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment, that may have a hybrid schedule to include remote work and in office but can change at any time. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Minimal driving may be required for branch visits and in-person meetings.

Physical Activities:

These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. May have to lift up to 25 lbs.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Starting Rate of Pay is from $80,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience.

Position anticipated to close September 30, 2026, or until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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