Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer: Contractor

Kaizen Analytix LLC, an analytics consulting services and product firm that gives clients unmatched speed to value through analytics solutions and actionable business insights, is seeking talented candidates for a Senior Data Engineer position to join our team.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be expected to work independently, take system data files in various formats and transform them into structured data that can be ingested on a production basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, including experience with SQL Server, ETL processes, data modeling, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes to support data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
• Analyze data provided from external systems to understand its business use
• Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and metadata to support efficient data storage and retrieval of the data from external systems
• Implement data quality checks and monitoring processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data.
• Apply best practices to continuously improve data processes and systems.
• Provide support for other members of the project team in data related tasks

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 8-10 years in Data Engineering – consuming, wrangling, validating, developing pipelines for data.
• 5+ years of experience working with Python and Pandas.
• 5+ years of experience working with SQL.
• Familiarity with the basic principles of distributed computing and data modeling.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and optimize data processes.
• Experience with object-oriented design and coding and testing patterns, including experience with engineering software platforms and data infrastructures.
• Working experience with Dimensional Modeling.
• Working experience with SQLServer is a must.
• Working experience with Typescript / Javascript is a plus.
• Working experience with Snowflake / Alteryx is a plus.
• WebApp development experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be open to receiving constructive feedback.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.