Data Engineer II

Cognite; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company specializing in data solutions is seeking a Data Engineer II in Houston, TX. The role involves designing and implementing data infrastructure and creating best-in-class data pipelines. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience, a strong passion for coding, and familiarity with data technologies such as SQL and Python. An educational background in computer science is required, along with the ability to work closely with clients to translate their needs into innovative data solutions. Competitive salary and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a data-intense role.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or Manufacturing is an advantage.
• Loves to code, passion for coding, and enjoys sharing that knowledge with others.
• Strong understanding of data analysis or data science.
• Ability to work on both internal and external client-facing projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement data infrastructure and best-in-class pipelines.
• Partner with Solution Architects to understand client requirements.
• Develop custom extractors using backend technologies.
• Create custom data models for data discovery, mapping, and cleansing.
• Prototype data visualization and dashboards.

Skills

Coding

Data analysis

Data science

SQL

Python

ETL processes

Education

BS or MS degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Spark

Kafka

Docker

Job description

Cognite operates at the forefront of industrial digitalization, building AI and data solutions that solve some of the world’s hardest, highest-impact problems. With unmatched industrial heritage and a comprehensive suite of AI capabilities, including low-code AI agents, Cognite accelerates the digital transformation to drive operational improvements.

Our moonshot is bold: unlock $100B in customer value by 2035 and redefine how global industry works.

What Cognite is Relentless to achieve

We thrive in challenges. We challenge assumptions. We execute with speed and ownership. If you view obstacles as signals to step forward - not step back - you’ll feel at home here. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

How you’ll demonstrate Ownership

At Cognite, the Global Value Delivery team leads software implementation, deployment & adoption for clients, and helps them accelerate their digital transformation efforts with Cognite’s product suite. We consist of people with diverse and high-performance backgrounds, ranging from Management Consulting, to Industry and Software development. We seek to continuously improve how we work with our clients, how we work together as a team, and how we develop as individuals.

Do you see how data can be used, modeled and visualized in new ways to improve decisions in industrial engineering, but you experience that the tools and data availability is insufficient to create impact? If you want to change that, and take part in forming what the future of the industry will look like you should join our Cognite and become a part of the team responsible for delivering Cognite’s cutting edge industry solutions to our customers!

As a Data Engineer II, you will design, develop and implement data infrastructure and best‑in‑class pipelines that collect, connect, centralize and curate data from various internal and external data sources. You will ensure that architectures support the needs of the business, and recommend ways to improve data reliability, efficiency. You are an experienced engineer with a passion for software development, hands‑on in designing, implementing, and delivering features for flagship products.

• Partner with Solution Architects to understand client requirements and define queries with subject matter experts
• Develop custom extractors using backend technologies and languages e.g. Python, Spark, Rest APIs
• Customize existing extractors e.g. database extractor using SQL, event streaming using Kafka and deploy using Docker
• Create custom data models for data discovery, mapping, and cleansing
• Collaborate with product development to turn customer needs into potential product offerings
• Prototype data visualization and dashboards

• 4+ years of experience in a data‑intense role
• Experience in Oil & Gas or Manufacturing is an advantage
• BS or MS degree in computer science or related field
• Loves to code, passion for coding, and enjoys sharing that knowledge with others
• Strong understanding of data analysis or data science
• Experience working with data technologies, such as: ETL, SQL, Python
• Ability to work on both internal and external client‑facing projects and communicate with key stakeholders
• Ability to travel onsite to meet with and engage with clients – we don’t build solutions in isolation

Equal Opportunity Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment.

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