Data Engineer

Department Summary:
The Application Development team is managed within Credera’s Information Technology Department. Our primary focus involves the design, development, and management of custom internal applications, integrations with 3rd party systems, and supporting all Credera team members with any issues or requests related to these tools. Additionally, we work together with the internal PowerBI team on data reporting, primarily with database connections to our in-house applications. We strive to provide Credera with reliable, forward-looking solutions using the latest technologies, while supporting both internal and public-facing endeavours to help achieve the company’s overall goals.

Summary of Position
Credera is seeking an experienced Data Engineer who is responsible for designing and implementing powerful reporting systems and enhanced data workflows and structures. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the reporting systems and environments, data models, collaborating with team members within Application Development, and working with business stakeholders to ensure we are meeting Credera’s reporting needs. This individual would partner with the PowerBI team to design, implement, and enhance our reports and reporting tools. You will also work with other internal department leaders to prioritize and maintain our reporting backlog.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing and building excellent user experiences when it comes to data reporting and visualization, while adhering to industry best practices as it relates to data management. This person would need to be a strong independent contributor that will lead Credera in data reporting, integrity, and security. You will perform technical research to see how using new technologies or tools would potentially benefit our existing data management ecosystem.
In this role, you’ll evaluate our existing data model for improvements, while also building out new workflows and processes to enhance our reporting and data development lifecycle. Strong technical writing skills will be expected to thoroughly document report structures, data models, and integrations with other systems. The position requires a friendly, collaborative, and innovative individual who is ready to learn and excited to join a growing team.

Required Skills:
Must have 3+ years of experience in database development, particularly with SQL, for designing and optimizing database structures and excellent communication and analytical skills
Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, including data storage and processing services like Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Synapse Analytics
Proficiency in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools for data integration and transformation
Understanding of data modeling concepts and experience with data modeling tools
Familiarity with data warehousing principles and methodologies

Preferred:
Experience with version control and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, preferably using Azure DevOps.
Agile development experience and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

WHO WE ARE:
Credera is a full-service management consulting, user experience, and technology solutions firm, with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging industry leaders
Credera has received a number of state and national awards! Please check out our employer awards at: https://www.credera.com/awards-and-recognition
Our data capabilities help our clients gain competitive advantage by transforming raw data into insights that enable actionable decision making. Our business-driven approach to envisioning and implementing innovative solutions helps organizations tackle their market, increase customer engagement and grow revenue profitably via advanced technology. Our data capabilities serve our clients across a broad spectrum of areas, specializing in Data Strategy, Modern Data Architecture, Data Visualization, Business Insights, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.

HOW WE WORK:
We work in small (typically 2-8 person) project teams that collaborate closely with clients to solve their toughest challenges
We employ principles of agile development to achieve high velocity and quality of delivery
We offer several channels for collaboration that make it easy to reach out to leaders within the practice
We adhere to Credera’s core values of integrity, excellence, professionalism, and humility at all times

Hybrid Work Model:
Our employees have the flexibility to work remotely two days per week. We expect our Crederians to average 3 days (full or partial) per week in person with the flexibility to choose the days and times that work best for both them and their project or internal teams. This could be at a Credera office, at a client site, or at an off-site location with other team members. You’ll work closely with your project team to align on how you balance both the flexibility that we want to provide with the connection of being together to produce amazing results for our clients.
The why: We are passionate about growing our people both personally and professionally. Our philosophy is that in-person engagement is critical for our ability to develop deep relationships with our clients and our team members – it’s how we earn trust, learn from others, and ultimately become better consultants and professionals.

Basic Qualifications
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, client-facing role where delivering solid work products to exceed high expectations is a measure of success
Contribute in a team-oriented environment
Prioritize multiple tasks in order to consistently meet deadlines
Creatively solve problems in an analytical environment
Adapt to new environments, people, technologies and processes
Excel in leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Establish strong work relationships with clients and team members
Generate ideas and understand different points of view

Learn More
Credera is a management consulting, user experience, and technology solutions firm with offices in Dallas, Denver, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, New York and Hyderabad-India. We work with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging industry leaders, and provide expert, objective advice to help solve complex business and technology challenges. Our deep capabilities in strategy, organization, process, analytics, technology and user experience help our clients improve their performance. Clients depend on our ability to anticipate, recognize, and address their specific needs. Credera’s consultants work with some of the world’s best known brands in a variety of industries, including one of the top five fast food chains, leading energy organizations, retailers, airlines.  More information is available at www.credera.com.  We are part of the OPMG Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc.

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