Associate Data Engineer Full Time

As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and maintenance of the organization’s data infrastructure. Working within a multi-disciplined team led by the Data Engineering Manager, you will focus on building and optimizing scalable data pipelines and supporting the delivery of high-quality, reliable data solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and innovative environment, where your work will directly impact the organization’s ability to harness data for analytics, reporting, and decision-making.

THE GIG

As a Data Engineer, you will:

• Independently develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, Snowflake, dbt, and Airflow.
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and business teams to understand data

requirements and deliver solutions.

• Optimize cloud-based data infrastructure (e.g., Snowflake, Azure) for performance and

efficiency.

• Implement data validation and testing to ensure data integrity and reliability.
• Design and implement data models and schemas that meet business requirements.
• Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline performance issues, proactively resolving bottlenecks.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices, applying them to improve

processes.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

Must-Have Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in data engineering or related role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL.
• Practical experience with Snowflake, dbt, and Airflow.
• Understanding of ETL processes and data integration.
• Exposure to cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Azure).
• Knowledge of data modelling principles and relational databases.

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, dbt, and Airflow.
• Familiarity with big data frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark) at beginner to intermediate level.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Basic understanding of data governance, quality frameworks, and security practices.
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive attitude with willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in Python, SQL, or cloud technologies are a plus.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to real-time data processing and streaming technologies.
• Familiarity with DataOps principles.
• Experience in industries such as retail or healthcare.

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At DM your technical capability will go hand in hand with the below:

• Great relationship management that delivers results through effective teamwork
• You’ll be a proud custodian to our DM’s culture, embodying what we stand for and encouraging others to do the same
• You’ll help build a highly engaged team – ensuring a collaborative culture and providing guidance & support to other team members
• You will take ownership for your own development, proactively seeking out feedback to build self-awareness
• You will bring the outside-in; you’ll share best practice across the team/business and encourage ideas sharing as well as collaborative problem solving
• You’ll lead the way and role model on all things DE&I & wellbeing