
Job Details:
The IT Data Engineer II advances by incorporating data architecture principles to design and propose data solutions that may require architecture reviews. They have a solid understanding of data pipeline orchestration, including developing solutions that manage data flow sequences withappropriate monitoring Their skill set includesdeveloping inmodern data platforms and enhancing their knowledge of data warehousing in an analytics environment. This role also requires working knowledge of agentic AI frameworks and the ability to integrate AI-driven automation into data engineering workflows, with an awareness of AI cost management and data privacy considerations in AI contexts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines using SQL and Python, with a strong focus on code quality and reusability.
Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes using modern transformation frameworks (e.g.,dbt) and contribute to data warehousing solutions, including star schema and Kimball or Snowflake methodologies.
Implement data pipeline orchestration using tools such as Airflow,Dagster, or Prefect, managing scheduling, dependencies, and error handling.
Write andoptimizeSQL and calculations within data visualization tools to enhance data models and performance.
Contribute to the enforcement of data governance policies and support compliance with data security standards.
Build, deploy, and support data visualization solutions that effectively communicate data insights.
Participate in cloud cost optimization efforts within AWS, GCP, or Azure, ensuring efficient use of cloud resources.
Contribute to the development of data architecture and support data streaming initiatives using technologies such as Kafka or Pub/Sub.
Work with containerized environments (Docker) for pipeline development, testing, and deployment.
Implement data quality tests and validation checks using frameworks likedbttests, Great Expectations, or similar tools to ensure pipeline reliability.
Use Git for version control, including branching strategies, code reviews, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
Communicate and collaborate with key internal stakeholders to align data solutions with business needs.
Contribute to AI-assisted data pipelines and automated workflows using agentic AI frameworks (e.g.,LangChain,CrewAI,AutoGen).
Leverage AI-powered tools for intelligent data quality monitoring, anomaly detection, and automated issue resolution.
Gain exposure to vector databases and embeddings to support retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and semantic search use cases.
Apply prompt engineering techniques tooptimizeAI-driven data processing and reporting tasks.
Develop awareness of AI cost management (token economics, model selection) and data privacy risks in AI contexts (PII handling, prompt injection, data leakage through LLMs).
Drivea high levelof development productivity through the strategic use of AI tools, paired with the critical assessment and validation of generated outputs to ensure quality in production workflows
Perform other assigned job-related duties that align with our organization's vision, mission, and values and fall within your scope of practice.
Qualifications
Education:Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience.
Preferred Certification(s):Any relevant IT Certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect
Associate, Google Professional Data Engineer, Azure Data Engineer Associate,
Databricks Certified Data EngineerAssociate).
Experience:1+ yearsrelevant or practical experience.
Special Skills
Proficiencyin SQL and Python for data pipeline development.
Understanding ofdata warehousing concepts and basic data architecture.
Hands-on experience with at least one orchestration tool (Airflow,Dagster, or Prefect) and modern transformation frameworks (dbt).
Working knowledge of modern data platforms (e.g., Spark, Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery).
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and version control (Git).
Hands-on experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Exposure to event-driven and streaming architectures (Kafka, Pub/Sub).
Proficiencyin using AI-assisted development tools and IDEs (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding, debugging, and testing.
Strong ability toleverageprompt engineering and advanced LLMs to enhance data workflows, generate boilerplate code, and automate routine tasks.
Ability to use prompt engineering to enhance data workflows and automation.
Soft Skills
Initiative:Proactively identifyingand proposing data solutions, including AI-enhanced approaches.
Teamwork:Collaborating effectively with stakeholders across departments.
Communication:Ability to explain complex data and AI concepts to non-technical audiences.
Critical Thinking:Analyzing data architecture needs and evaluating AI tools for process improvement.
Adaptability:Quickly learning and applying new data platformand AI technologies.
Time Management:Balancing multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Attention to Detail:Ensuring data accuracy and quality in all processes, including AI-generated outputs.
** Not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future **
** Not eligble for relocation assistance **
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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