Cloud Data Engineer
Cloud Data Engineer
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Job Description
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application byat 11:59 p.m. MSTApplication and Special Instructions
As part of the online application process all applicants are required to submit both an updated resume and cover letter at the time of application. Resumes and cover letters received after the application closing date will not be considered. Applications received without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.If you possess any of the preferred qualifications listed below and wish to receive consideration for the experience the information must be verifiable in your resume and cover letter.
SAVE THE DATE: Interviews will be held virtually the week of April 21 2025.
Recruiter contact information: If you have any questions please contact Liliana Almeraz at or.
ABOUT THIS JOB
This classification may include any of the listed duties knowledge skills or other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on department needs.
- Designs and architects network systems by analyzing longterm and shortterm technological requirements.
- Procures and evaluates components conducting analysis and assessments.
- Assesses configures and optimizes network systems.
- Conducts largescale statistical analysis.
- Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Position Specific Summary
The Cloud Data Engineer position at the City of Tucsons Information Technology Department (ITD) is responsible for designing implementing and optimizing cloudbased systems and data lake solutions within the organizations technology ecosystem. This position involves managing key components to ensure seamless performance scalability and reliability across cloud environments.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Information Technology Administrator. This position does not supervise.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Designs and implements scalable and secure cloudbased data lakes within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem leveraging Snowflake to optimize storage and performance for structured and semistructured data. Develops data models schemas and storage architectures that ensure seamless data flow and integration between cloud services and legacy systems while aligning with organizational needs. Collaborates with crossfunctional teams including data engineers and analysts to ensure data systems meet business requirements and organizational standards.
- Leads engineering efforts for system enhancements and cloud migration projects transitioning from legacy onpremise systems to modern cloudbased platforms like Snowflake Redshift and Databricks. Designs and optimizes extract transform load (ETL) and extract load transform (ELT) processes to ensure seamless data ingestion transformation and loading from multiple sources. Identifies opportunities for process improvements and automation while aligning workflows with organizational goals.
- Acts as the escalation point for identifying diagnosing and resolving performance issues data integration challenges and infrastructure concerns. Resolves complex issues within the cloud Apache tools and database systems ensuring seamless system integration. Implements data governance and security measures ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.
- Monitors Snowflake and related data environments to ensure system availability performance and reliability. Performs database engineering task such as tuning query optimization and capacity planning for cloud data systems. Manages backups recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning for missioncritical cloudbased data systems.
- Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation including architectural designs data flow diagrams and process documentation for use by technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Maintains runbooks and guides to facilitating knowledge transfer and operational handoffs. Documents lessons learned and best practices to guide future system designs.
- Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. Assists with special and related projects as needed.
Working Conditions
Mostly office environment.
All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.
All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EducationBachelors degree
Experience
Three 3 years of directly related experience
Equivalency
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a yearforyear basis.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Experience in cloudbased data architecture including roles such as Snowflake Architect Cloud Data Engineer or Systems Engineer
Experience in cloudnative data warehousing and analytics platforms such as Snowflake Databricks Amazon Redshift or Google BigQuery.
Handson experience with big data processing frameworks including Apache Spark Apache Kafka and Apache Hadoop.
Experience with API integrations including Representational State Transfer (REST) and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) for data exchange between systems.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Profile
J2025 Systems EngineerTo view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click here.
Compensation Grade
G110Hourly Range
$35.37 53.05 USDThe City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training key skills and internal equity.
FLSA
ExemptPosition Type
RegularTime Type
Department
Department Link
NABackground Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
ABOUT US
Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefiteligible positions. The comprehensive flexible and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and wellbeing security and future and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical dental vision life disability and FSA coverage surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your wellbeing in mind our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave paid tuition reimbursement student loan repayment off and onthejob training and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized nonU.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status.
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including sexual orientation gender identity and pregnancy) national origin veteran status age disability genetic testing or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination you may file a complaint with the City of Tucsons Office of Equal Opportunity Programs U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney Generals Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at or .
Recruiter Name
Liliana Almeraz 99363Recruiter Email
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Employment Type
Full Time
