Data Engineer

City of Baltimore

The City of Baltimore aims to build a robust data infrastructure through its Mayor’s Office of Performance and Innovation. The Data Engineer will be instrumental in developing reliable data pipelines and analytics tools, influencing key aspects of data architecture and promoting transparency across city services. This position is ideal for a technically adept individual passionate about contributing to public good by working alongside a team of analysts, designers, and policymakers.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Design and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines with Python and PostgreSQL.
• Ensure pipeline reliability through quality monitoring and logging.
• Automate data ingestion from various sources into central models.
• Optimize the City's Data Warehouse for scalability and security.
• Support the creation of data-driven applications and dashboards.
• Collaborate on defining data requirements and developing solutions.
• Adopt engineering best practices and continuous learning.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package.

This role requires you to have:

• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with data pipelines and PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of cloud data workflows and DevOps.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience in civic tech or open data initiatives.

Position requires a Financial Disclosure according to City Ethics Law. The City of Baltimore values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities and prohibiting discrimination based on various characteristics.