Focus Technology Solutions

Data Engineer

Focus Technology Solutions • $110K — $130K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in database and data pipeline development
  • 5+ years with data warehousing methodologies and modeling techniques
  • 2+ years experience with MPP analytical datastores like Netezza or Teradata
  • 2+ years hands-on with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Strong advanced SQL skills across various query engines

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with various teams to define requirements and design solutions
  • Assemble complex datasets based on business specifications
  • Implement process improvements for efficiency and scalability
  • Build, test, and deploy robust data pipeline architectures
  • Address additional tasks as required

Benefits

  • Opportunity to be part of a growing Data & Analytics team
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Potential for cross-industry exposure and diverse projects
  • Focus on modern data technologies and cloud solutions
Full Job Description
You will be an integral part of a collaborative engineering team specializing in building modern data pipelines for our customers.

Some responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Collaborate with customers, data analysts, product managers, data architects and engineers to define requirements, design solutions and build/test/deploy robust data pipeline architectures
  • Possess a deep and versatile technical and functional skill set to support end-to-end analytics across a variety of industries
  • Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements
  • Identify, design, and implement process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability and elasticity
  • All other duties, as assigned

Skills:
  • Advanced SQL skills and comfort with query engines such as Athena, PrestoDB, Snowflake, BigQuery.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages (JavaScript, Python, or Ruby)
  • Comfort with Linux and Windows command line functionality
  • Exposure to multiple cloud providers: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
  • Knowledge of presentation tools such as ThoughtSpot, Tableau, Looker, or Power BI
  • Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets
  • Working knowledge of message queues, stream processing, and highly scalable 'big data' data stores
  • Solid understanding of API and data security
  • Experience working with diverse environments
  • Exceptional customer relations skills to engage and service customers effectively
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, detail-oriented and time management skills
  • Consistently maintains a high attention to detail
  • Works independently and collaboratively to resolve problems to ensure on time delivery
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Adaptability to changing priorities, as needed
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality, professionalism and a courteous demeanor

Education and Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in database and data pipeline development
  • 5+ years of experience with Data warehousing methodologies and modelling techniques
  • 2+ years of experience working in Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) Analytical Datastores such as: Netezza, Teradata
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud technologies such as
    • AWS - S3, Glacier, EC2, Lambda, SQS, Redshift
    • Azure - ADLS, Virtual Machine, Functions, SQL Data warehouse
    • GCP - Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, Big Query
  • Proven experience working with both cloud and on-premise DBMSs such as: Snowflake, RedShift, BigQuery, SQL Server, and Oracle
  • Proven experience working with structured and semi-structured data
  • Hands-on experience working with and creating RESTful web services and APIs

Competencies:
  • Self-motivated and self-directed
  • Active listener with the ability to engage customers to anticipate, identify, and solve critical problems
  • Leads others through systems and technology
  • Priority setting to be nimble, responsive, and results-oriented
  • Customer focus with strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong independent problem-solving skills
  • Knowledgeable of best practices, with the ability to convey to non-practitioners
  • Champions modern, disciplined development process (agile, source control, testing, CI/CD)
  • Ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback
  • Independently and proactively communicates issues, priorities, and objectives

About Focus Technology Solutions

Focus Technology Solutions is an IT services company based in Oxnard, California. It was founded in 2005 and provides a range of services including IT consulting, software development, and cloud computing. The company has worked with clients in a variety of industries including healthcare, finance, and retail.
Learn more about Focus Technology Solutions
Size
100 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$10 million
* Ladders Estimates

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