Associate Data Engineer

As an Associate Data Engineer, you will assist in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, data architecture, and data warehouses to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, software architects, and business stakeholders, to ensure that data is accessible, accurate, and optimized for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Pipeline Development: Assist in designing, developing, and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, process, and transform data from various sources.
• Data Warehousing: Support the design and maintenance of scalable and efficient data warehouse solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into efficient data models and solutions.
• Performance Tuning & Automation: Help optimize performance for data warehouses and pipelines, and implement automation processes and monitoring solutions to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency.
• Data Governance: Assist in establishing and enforcing data quality, security, and governance protocols to meet compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 0-2 years in data engineering or related fields.
• Data Warehousing Knowledge: Basic understanding of solutions like Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, Azure Synapse, or Google BigQuery.
• Proficiency with Databricks: Familiar with Databricks for data engineering, ETL processes, and analytics.
• Cloud Platforms: Basic experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java for data processing and pipeline development.
• SQL Skills: Ability to write SQL queries and work with relational databases.
• Automation & Orchestration: Basic knowledge of tools like Apache Airflow or Databricks Workflows.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills focused on delivering scalable and reliable data solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modern data lakehouse solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and fast-paced environments.

Location: Remote US

Employment Type: Full time

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION:

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and experience, with a starting range of $64,900.00 - $86,533.70. Team members are incentive eligible based on contribution, company performance, and individual results, with a targeted bonus plan of 5% annually.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
• Life and Disability Programs
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Program with Rewards

Application Deadline: 12/11/2024

EEO Commitment:

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We provide an environment of mutual respect, with equal opportunities available to all applicants and team members. Decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any non-merit characteristic protected by law.

The preceding position description is designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of the work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.