Data Engineer

About CivicPlus

At CivicPlus, we strive to bring our company vision to life through innovation and collaboration. Supported by approachable leadership and transparent communication, we’re empowered to make an impact on local government and the residents they serve. Grow your career alongside great people, where authenticity is welcome, successes are celebrated, and potential is nurtured.

Position Description

As a Data Engineer within our Enterprise Data Strategy Team, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining the infrastructure required for the successful implementation of enterprise-level analytics solutions. Your expertise in data engineering will be instrumental in ensuring the availability, reliability, and scalability of data pipelines, enabling efficient data processing and analysis.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role, working with large-scale data processing and analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) or modern data warehouse technologies (e.g. Redshift)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data-related services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git
• Strong understanding of the Medallion Architecture (bronze, silver, gold layers) and practical experience implementing it in a cloud-based data lakehouse environments
• Experience with big data technologies and frameworks
• Knowledge of data modeling and ETL principles.
• Understanding of distributed computing architectures and parallel processing techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Our tech stack and tooling:

• AWS (S3, Glue, Step Functions), dbt, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Python, SQL

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform for managing cloud resources and data infrastructure.
• Experience with AWS services such as Glue, Redshift, Lambda, and S3
• Hands-on experience with dbt for data modeling, transformation, and testing
• Ability to automate data and infrastructure-related tasks using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g. CCPA, CJIS, PCI) and experience implementing privacy safeguards in data engineering processes.

As a Data Engineer, you will:        

• Design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure and pipelines to support analytics initiatives.
• Collaborate with data scientists, data architects, and product managers to understand data requirements and implement efficient data processing workflows.
• Build and optimize data ingestion and transformation processes for structured and unstructured data sources.
• Create and manage data warehouses, data lakes, and other storage systems to support large-scale data processing and analysis.
• Ensure data security and privacy compliance in alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to data infrastructure, pipelines, and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address data-related challenges and opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits:    

• Estimated Salary Grade Range: $104,400 - $156,600 
  • The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and is based on a 40-hour work week.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Flexible Time Off, 401(k) plan, and more.

 What makes being a Data Engineer exciting?                          

• A truly collaborative environment with a management team that wants to hear your ideas and help you grow

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the interview process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements. We welcome and encourage candidates of all abilities to apply for this position.

 Please be aware of scammers who may fraudulently allege to be from CivicPlus. These types of fraud can be carried out through copycat websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal information such as bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment or request interviews via text message. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at Recruiting@civicplus.com with any information you may have.

 PLEASE NOTE: CivicPlus is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. 

 This position will remain open until May 19, 2025 at 5:00 pm CT. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting may close earlier at the discretion of the Talent Acquisition team 

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