[Remote] Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Per Scholas is a mission-driven organization focused on unlocking the potential of individuals through tech training. The Data Engineer role involves maintaining and expanding the enterprise data infrastructure, managing data flow into a Snowflake Data Lake, and supporting data visualization efforts in Tableau.ResponsibilitiesSet up and monitor automated data ingestion connectors using FivetranTroubleshoot sync errors and work with API providers to ensure continuous data flowWrite and optimize SQL transformations within Snowflake to prepare data for reportingMaintain the structure of the Snowflake Data Lake (schemas, tables, and views) as defined in partnership with InterWorksPerform regular data quality checks to ensure the 'source of truth' remains accurateMonitor warehouse performance and assist in managing Snowflake credit consumptionBuild and maintain 'Published Data Sources' in Tableau for use by various departmentsAssist team members in building complex Tableau dashboards by providing the necessary back-end data structuresTranslate business requests into technical requirements for new data pipelinesExecute data masking and access control policies to ensure compliance with Data Privacy frameworksAssist in maintaining documentation for data lineage and the organizational data dictionarySkillsExcellent communication skills, able to communicate technical requirements to non technical audiencesA clear understanding of data modeling and best practices2–4 years of professional experience in data engineering or a highly technical data analyst roleExperience with CI/CD pipelinesSnowflake: Hands-on experience querying and managing tables within a Snowflake environmentFivetran: Proficiency in setting up and managing SaaS connectorsExperience writing and implementing data transformations with dbt (Data Build Tool)Tableau: Experience in data modeling for Tableau (calculating fields, joining data sets, and optimizing for performance)Technical Skills: Strong SQL skills are mandatory. Experience with Python for basic scripting is preferredMission-Driven: A genuine interest in using technology to support Per Scholas' mission of closing the opportunity gapFamiliarity or experience with OpenFlow data ingestion is nice-to-haveBenefitsFull-TimePer Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time!All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year ).Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance.Vacation accruals increase with tenure.Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs.Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan.Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household membersEligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance.Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.Company OverviewPer Scholas is proud to celebrate 30 years of fostering economic mobility by giving individuals from diverse backgrounds access to high-growth tech careers. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Bronx, NY, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.perscholas.org/.