Data Analytics Engineer

DataDrive is looking for a Data Analytics Engineer who loves automation, building data pipelines in modern technologies, and creative solutioning the art of the possible with data and analytics in the cloud!

The primary responsibility will be supporting our managed analytics service client through their data-driven journey and deliver measurable business value through data modeling, API integration, SQL scripting, and data pipeline development. The data analytics engineer will bridge the important gap between data applications and insightful business reports.

DataDrive has a fun culture that celebrates individual differences. We believe in and are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We value those who embrace adventure, subscribe to life-long learning, and take ownership and pride in their work. In our professional-yet-relaxed environment, we want employees who enjoy what they do, seek balance outside of work, and constantly strive to help us grow by helping our clients grow in their analytics capabilities.

This individual would

• Participate in building our data platform from the ground up by exploring new technologies & vendors within our cloud-first environment
• Embrace an incremental learning and improvement mindset to always exploring how to do things better
• Thrive in an ambiguous environment and be a well-organized, creative, and strong listener
• Be collaborative, with an optimistic style to problem-solving, relentlessly seek opportunities to go the extra mile for others
• Align with our closely-held company values

In a growing small company rooted in analytics, change is the only constant. A candidate for this role should be adaptable and excited about the opportunity to wear many hats as every member plays an influential role in making DataDrive an amazing place to work and grow together. We want you to embrace the adventure!

We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

As part of day-to-day responsibilities, the Data Analytics Engineer position will

• Monitor, optimize, and integrate batch data source pipelines into Snowflake databases using ELT vendors (e.g. Fivetran, Airbyte) and Python integrations to databases and APIs
• Build and maintain dbt pipelines to transform source data into reporting data models for our visualization team
• Set up easy-to-use data sources in Tableau and build out Tableau dashboards following internal design standards
• Code orchestration pipelines leveraging Python to connect data ingestion, Snowflake, dbt, Tableau
• Design and implement Data Ops practices to make our lives easier using Github actions, dbt testing, and/or data observability/monitoring tools
• Identify where we can incrementally improve our platform and build the automation to accomplish it
• Stay informed on constantly evolving cloud warehousing and ETL ecosystems
• Commit to strong application SDLC concepts during development
• Other duties as assigned, including Tableau-related dashboard development

Ideal Background for the Role

• 4+ years of professional experience in building cloud data pipelines and data warehousing within a cloud data warehouse (ideally Snowflake)
• High proficiency and experience working with SQL and Python
• Experience in designing data models to support reporting and business outcomes
• Experience or a strong desire to learn AWS, Snowflake, dbt, and Tableau
• Familiarity with Prefect/Airflow, Fivetran, Tableau, Terraform, Github Actions

We recognize that there is no such thing as a perfect candidate. We embrace professional and personal growth - so however you identify and no matter what your experience level, background, or education is, please apply if this role would make you excited to come to work every day!

Anticipated Schedule & Workplace Expectations

DataDrive is a remote-first company that embraces a flexible, virtual workplace. We expect employees to be generally available for meetings, collaboration, client communication, and support Monday - Friday during normal business hours (9a - 4p CST).

To maintain connection in a virtual world with our team and clients, employees are expected to

• maintain regular access to high-speed Internet connections
• turn on video/webcam for the majority of meetings
• dress appropriately for their day (e.g. business casual for external audiences)

About DataDrive

Founded in 2017, DataDrive is a fast-growing managed analytics service provider that not only provides modern cloud analytics data platforms to data-driven organizations, but also supports ongoing training, adoption, and growth of our clients data cultures. We seek to elevate people and organizations by building strong data cultures and platforms.

DataDrive offers a unique team-oriented environment where one can develop their skills and work directly with some of the most talented analytics professionals in the business. We are a connected group who work hard, live well, care for others, & celebrate as a team.

We help our clients and ourselves win by showing up with the following values:

• Embrace the Adventure
• Win as a Team
• Grow through Curiosity
• Own the Outcome

DataDrive has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Minneapolis Business Journal.

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