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Data Engineer – SQL & Analytics
As a Data Engineer, advanced SQL is at the core of this role. You'll spend much of your day writing, reviewing, optimizing, and troubleshooting SQL that powers business reporting and analytics while designing scalable data models and reliable data pipelines. Working on a small, highly collaborative engineering team, every engineer contributes to data modeling, pipeline development, SQL optimization, and solution design. You'll also partner directly with analysts, business leaders, and technical teams to understand business requirements and deliver trusted datasets that drive decision-making across the organization.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Write, review, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries that support business reporting, analytics, and data transformation
- Design and develop data serving and semantic layers to support business needs ranging from traditional reporting to reverse ETL and LLM/AI implementations
- Design and develop dimensional data models, semantic layers, and analytics-ready datasets that provide accurate, consistent data for reporting, self-service analytics, and business applications
- Build and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL, ELT) data from various sources into the data platform using both batch processing and event-driven patterns
- Implement and automate data quality checks and monitoring to ensure data accuracy and drive observability.
- Manage, troubleshoot and optimize existing data infrastructure, including cloud-based solutions and on-premises systems
- Leverage modern cloud data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snowflake for data storage, transformation, and analytics
- Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver solutions
- Identify and resolve data-related issues and challenges for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Support company-wide projects ranging from server migrations to mergers and acquisitions as a data and systems expert
- Automate data processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Implement modern concepts like metadata-driven pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code that will play a key role in a scalable, resilient data platform
- Document data processes, architecture, and workflows
- All other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- 3 – 5 years of experience as a Data Engineer or Analytics Engineer
- Previous experience in analytics engineering, business intelligence, reporting, or data analytics is a plus.
- Experience working on small, collaborative engineering teams where individuals are expected to own solutions from requirements through implementation is preferred
- Advanced SQL skills are required, including experience writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex SQL queries used in production environments.
- Experience with Spark (PySpark, Spark SQL, etc.)
- Experience with developing bespoke data pipelines and handling various authentication patterns
- Experience building and maintaining production dbt models is strongly preferred
- Experience partnering directly with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
- Experience with data warehousing and data lake technologies, concepts and best practices
- Experience designing dimensional models and semantic layers for reporting and analytics
- Understanding of data modeling and ETL processes and best practices
- Experience within Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, or other modern cloud data platforms is preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience implementing data quality monitoring and observability solutions
- Willingness to work as a team and independently.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Join us and find out what it means to love your career!
At Metronet, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology combined with exceptional customer care. Our 100% fiber-optic technology ensures that we provide our customers with some of the fastest internet speeds in the world. As industry leaders in fiber-to-the-premise TV, voice, and internet services, we’re not just focused on expanding our networks—we’re focused on enriching the lives of those we serve.
We value our associates because they are the cornerstone of our success. By joining the Metronet family, you’re stepping into a rewarding career in technology with a company dedicated to your growth and success. We’re in it to win it, and a key part of our strategy is to strengthen our business-to-business technology sales team with talented and hard-working individuals who aspire to be the next generation of technology leaders.
Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, we offer a competitive total compensation package, including 80% of medical premiums paid by the company, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a 401(k)-company match. Plus, enjoy discounted services within our coverage areas and thrive in a locally owned, friendly, and fun atmosphere.
Discover more with Metronet — a company where your success builds stronger communities, and your future is limitless.
Metronet is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000/yr.
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