Data Engineer

Western Governors University

Western Governors University is dedicated to addressing the skilled labor shortage by advancing work-based learning solutions. Their initiative, Craft Education, merges practical job experiences with accredited modules, paving comprehensive educational pathways adaptable to both professionals and employers. The Craft Connect platform is pivotal in managing degree programs, emphasizing skills and data management crucial for educational advancements.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Ensure data pipeline architecture is optimal and secure in various cloud settings.
• Compile large datasets to align with business requirements.
• Deliver ad hoc and analytical reports to support business analysis.
• Monitor data pipeline operations, addressing load issues as they arise.
• Drive data/technology discovery for integrating new data sources.
• Build complex reports and dashboards using Metabase.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Eligibility for bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Discounted WGU tuition.
• Flexible paid time off and holidays.

This role requires you to have:

• Ability to analyze data sources and design ETL/ELT models.
• Proficiency in identifying bugs and conducting data quality audits.
• Competency in relational and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, and Scala.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with big data tools like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
• Exposure to analytical reporting tools such as Metabase.

Western Governors University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.