Data Engineer - Remote Opportunity at blithequark with Competitive Hourly Rate

Unlock a Rewarding Career in Data Engineering at blithequark Are you a skilled Data Engineer looking for a challenging and fulfilling role that combines your passion for data analysis, technical expertise, and innovative problem-solving? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that drives business value through cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights? Look no further than blithequark, a leader in the industry known for its commitment to excellence and employee growth. About blithequark and the Role blithequark is at the forefront of leveraging technology, data analysis, optimization, statistical, and econometric modeling to explore opportunities, shape business decisions, and drive business value. As a Data Engineer at blithequark, you will be an integral part of the Data Engineering team within the Choice Science + Mix (DDSI) association. This team collaborates with various stakeholders across the organization on development and sustainment projects, ad-hoc requests, prototyping, and research initiatives by providing data pipeline and dataset engineering services. The DDSI Data Engineering (DE) group is seeking a talented Data Specialist to manage the development and sustainment of products for the Media business. Your work will involve a range of data engineering activities, including maintaining and improving data acquisition processes, data validation processes, ETL/ELT data pipelines, and overall process alerting methodologies. Key Responsibilities Engage in various data engineering activities such as data requirements gathering, source-to-target mapping, data validation scripting and review, data visualization, creating and monitoring ETL/ELT data pipelines, designing and executing database schema/tables/views, and delivering datasets as input to science models and visualizations. Utilize a range of technologies including SQL (primarily Snowflake and PostgreSQL), Python, Docker, Gitlab, and Airflow to fulfill job requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data pipeline and dataset engineering services. Develop and maintain automated job schedulers to streamline data processes. Ensure robust understanding of relational database design and functionality. Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. 2+ years of experience in ELT/ETL data pipeline development and support. Proven knowledge and skill utilizing Python and SQL (ideally with Snowflake). Experience with developing in a multi-environment (Dev, QA, Prod, etc.) and DEVOP practices for code deployment/development. Strong comprehension of relational database design and functionality. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with large datasets and big data technologies, ideally cloud-based, such as Snowflake, Databricks, or similar. Proficiency in cloud architecture and product offerings, ideally AWS. Experience managing and delivering code using a source control product like GitLab/GitHub. Experience using Docker. Skills and Competencies To succeed in this role, you will need to possess a combination of technical skills, business acumen, and soft skills. Key competencies include: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits At blithequark, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects that drive business value. You will be part of a dynamic team that is committed to innovation and excellence. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to training and development opportunities that will help you advance your career. Work Environment and Company Culture blithequark is committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and innovation. As a remote worker, you will be part of a distributed team that values flexibility and work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work from anywhere and be part of a global community that is passionate about making a difference. Compensation, Perks, and Benefits blithequark offers a competitive compensation package that includes a hourly rate of $27. In addition to salary, you will have access to a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. You will also be eligible for performance-based bonuses and other incentives. Why Join blithequark? blithequark is a company that is passionate about innovation, excellence, and employee growth. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and advance your career. If you are a motivated and talented Data Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Don't miss this chance to take your career to the next level. Apply now to join the blithequark team! Apply for this job