Are you a data enthusiast who thrives on building seamless, efficient, and reliable data systems? Do you enjoy transforming raw data into actionable insights that make a difference?As a Data Engineer, you'll play a critical role in creating and maintaining cutting-edge data pipelines and systems that drive our business decisions. You'll collaborate across teams, automate processes, and turn complex data into solutions that empower stakeholders and analysts company-wide.The position will be headquartered in Charlottesville, VA and will be supported by the Director, Technical Services and Architecture. Candidates based on the east coat would be ideal to accommodate same time zone collaboration.
What You'll Do:- Design, maintain, and optimize data pipelines that keep our data moving smoothly.
- Automate processes to ensure efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
- Partner with teams across the company to uncover opportunities for using data to solve business challenges.
- Build and support data integrations for in-house and third-party systems.
- Create data visualizations that make information clear and actionable.
- Rapidly prototype datasets to support Data Science and Analytics teams.
- Ensure the security, integrity, and quality of all data structures and systems.
What We're Looking For:- 3+ years of experience in a data engineering role.
- Expertise in Snowflake, Python, DBT. AWS Glue, and SQL are advantageous.
- Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and designing star-schema or flattened data models.
- A Bachelor's degree in Data Science/ Information Technology or a related field is advantageous.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills-you love solving problems and sharing ideas.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to ask questions, innovate, and challenge the status quo.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle priorities and adapt to changing expectations.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:- Join a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and growth.
- Flexibility to work fully remote or come into the office, depending on your location.
- A chance to directly impact the business by building efficient and scalable data systems.
- A supportive environment where asking questions, learning, and growing are encouraged.
About CFA InstituteCFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees' well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like:
- Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
- Generous leave and time off
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible work options
- Wellness, education, and support programs
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