Data Engineer

life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, Arizona, Tempe

Feb 24, 2026

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of highly complex and scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using dbt-core and Apache Airflow, demonstrating deep expertise in these tools.
• Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert in multiple areas of data engineering, including data modeling, performance optimization, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP).
• Contribute as a key developer in extending new platform capabilities while ensuring the stability and maintainability of existing codebases.
• Exercise significant control over major data engineering projects, taking direct responsibility for their success and outcomes.
• May lead working teams, providing technical direction, guidance, and mentorship to both senior and junior data engineers.
• Design, define, and hone new processes, best practices, and technical standards for the data engineering team and other Action Lab members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve the most challenging data-related issues, developing innovative solutions and strategies.
• Drive significant influence on stakeholders across EdPlus and Action Lab, effectively communicating complex technical concepts and project strategies to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Affect Action Lab members outside of the immediate working team by introducing new technologies, processes, and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Develop and implement advanced strategies for data quality, governance, and security, ensuring the reliability and integrity of data across all platforms (AWS Redshift, S3, GCP Big Query, GCS).
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve the efficiency, scalability, and capabilities of the data infrastructure.
• Serve as a mentorship figure for the working team as a whole, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Leverage deep expertise in data visualization tools like Tableau or Looker (nice to have) to guide the creation of impactful dashboards and reports.

Sql, Etl, Data, dbt, AWS

Sql,Etl,Data

• Extensive experience (8+ years) in designing, developing, and optimizing complex data pipelines and ETL processes in a production environment.
• Demonstrated deep expertise in dbt-core and Apache Airflow, including advanced features and best practices.
• Exceptional proficiency in SQL and extensive experience working with large‑scale relational databases (AWS Redshift) and cloud data lakes/warehouses (S3, GCP Big Query, GCS).
• Strong command of multiple programming languages commonly used in data engineering (e.g., Python, Scala, Java) and experience with developing robust and efficient code.
• In‑depth knowledge of data modeling techniques, schema design, and database performance tuning.
• Comprehensive understanding of cloud computing concepts and services (AWS, GCP), including architecture design, cost management, security, and compliance.
• Proven experience with data quality frameworks, data governance principles, and implementing automated monitoring and alerting systems.
• Advanced knowledge of data visualization concepts and extensive experience with tools like Tableau or Looker (nice to have), including the ability to design and implement complex dashboards and reports.
• Experience with containerization, orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) may be beneficial.
• Extensive experience in leading major data engineering projects from inception to completion, demonstrating significant control and responsibility for project outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead working teams and mentor senior and junior data engineers.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and defining new processes, best practices, and technical standards for a data engineering team.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving the most complex data‑related issues in a production environment.

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Tempe, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.50/hr.

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