Job Description
We're looking for an analytics-focused Data Engineer to join our expanding data department. This individual will play a key role within our Data Engineering team, primarily focusing on the operationalization and enrichment of our core data products. This requires familiarity with common data processing tools and languages (such as SQL, Python, and DBT) and adherence to data governance best practices.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundational understanding of data principles and a passion for both the architectural and analytical aspects of data management. Responsibilities include owning the Enrichment layer of our data stack, developing and maintaining a centralized Metric Library, embedding with analysts to understand needs, and contributing to the data ecosystem through infrastructure deployment and pipeline creation.
Requirements include 2+ years of experience as a data analyst or data engineer, expert level knowledge of SQL and Databases, knowledge of Python and Cloud Infrastructure, and exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
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