Senior Data Engineer
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Job Description
Data Engineering at the City is a unique opportunity for meaningful exciting work and professional development using state-of-the art technologies and software development best practices. The data engineer will develop an intimate understanding of the Citys diverse data and contribute to improving the Citys data engineering infrastructure pipelines models and accessibility for the public.
The data engineer will be part of the GIS and Business Intelligence (GIS/BI) team working on behalf of the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I). The GIS/BI team are responsible for all data extraction and analysis coming out of L&I whether it be visual spatial or tabular data. The candidate responsible for developing and maintaining data integrations between L&Is externally managed data warehouse various departmental data visualization tools and external departments and agencies through OITs central data warehouse (DataBridge) and managing the underlying infrastructure.
Primary tools used include Python Oracle Postgres Jenkins Git/GitHub Bash PowerShell Metabase and SAS API providers such as ArcGIS Online and Carto.
Essential Functions:
- Work with business partners of varying technical ability to understand how their data is produced stored and updated designing enhancements when needed
- Manage automated extract transform and load (ETL) workflows including standardization and enriching of datasets that pass through DataBridge and L&Is departmental database
- Write descriptive and accurate technical documentation of systems and applications
- Design develop and refine data pipelines using Jenkins custom Python-based software and other tools to connect diverse systems of record centralized databases and SaaS environments
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Clear and concise writing and communication skills.
- Creative problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Ability to work with data from diverse domains.
- Efficient time management and the ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously.
- Ability to seek innovative opportunities and continuous improvement.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Intermediate to advanced SQL (Oracle and/or Postgres)
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines/ETLs
- Proficient with Python
- Understanding of Git/GitHub for version control
- Experience with cloud services including Jenkins
- Experience with command line interfaces including PowerShell
- Experience managing spatial data in a data pipeline
Abilities:
- Reason about and work with complex datasets.
- Maintain clean and secure data environments.
- Work effectively to manage on-premises and cloud data environments.
- Apply creative problem-solving when considering how to best address technical challenges.
- Communicate technical nuances in understandable terms.
- Manage time effectively between various projects and responsibilities.
- Learn new technologies and concepts.
Qualifications :
At least 3 years experience in any of the following areas preferred:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science-related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in data engineering.
- Experience with Python SQL and database management.
- Experience establishing ETL workflows processes and documentation
- Previous work in the public sector or a large organization is a plus.
Additional Information :
Salary Range: $80000- $100000
Important: To apply candidates must provide a cover letter and resume.
All applications should include the following:
A one-page cover letter clarifying your interest and qualifications for the role. It really helps us understand why youre interested in this position. We read every single one!
Your resume or curriculum vitae.
Optionally an online professional portfolio or public GitHub account.
We wont accept or review incomplete applications.
Work Setting: in-person (onsite)
Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
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Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Effective May 22 2023 vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses doctors emergency medical personnel) must be fully vaccinated.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
