Data Engineer

Summary

The job description is for a Data Architect position at Sand Cherry Associates. This role involves designing and optimizing data models using MS Azure within a BI environment, supporting clients with database administrative and development needs. The position is a remote, client-facing consulting engagement requiring candidates to live in the United States. The company values exceptional talent and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in data management, database architecture, data modeling
• Proficiency in using Azure, XML, SQL
• Proficiency in ETL and ELT tools and techniques
• Excellent scripting and programming skills including Python and R

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, structure, and maintenance of data, usually organized in relational databases
• Determines end user requirements for data usage including analytics and visualization
• Ensures the accuracy and accessibility of data relevant to client’s organization or project
• Identifies and creates connections to relevant data sources from within the organization as well as third party sources including government data sources
• Assists in defining how data will be stored, consumed, integrated, -and managed by different data entities
• Assesses existing data architecture and data management processes to determine gaps and means of optimization
• Supports BI reporting and analytic requirements including GIS data visualization
• Defines supplemental data collection methods including manual survey processes as necessary
• Defines user access models for internal and public models and techniques to allow user inquiry and presentation of quantitative and visual findings from data analytics
• Leverages strong skills in data modeling and logic
• Creates effective quality and data integrity standards and processes
• Creates vision and documents resource requirements for organizational structure to support all phases of client data initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to work with team members in a robust BI environment
• Proven ability to document and adhere to business requirements
• Proven ability to communicate with clients at any level
• Data-oriented, well-organized and detail oriented individual

Benefits

• Offers the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce
• Professional career growth is one of our main priorities
• Compensation range for this role in Colorado: $45/hr - $75/hr (1099 consulting engagement)