Data Engineer – Data Project Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Supervise the design, development, and execution of data management, reporting, workflow automation, and system integration solutions supporting Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

• Spearhead data projects, infrastructure, and automation initiatives aimed at enhancing grant administration, operational efficiency, data quality, and decision-making, while ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and reliable.

• Provide technical guidance, project supervision, and ongoing improvement efforts to deliver innovative data solutions that bolster organizational performance and enhance outcomes for children and families.

• Manage intricate data engineering projects from initial planning to deployment, ensuring solutions meet scalability, security, reliability, and business requirements.

• Design and maintain data pipelines, ETL processes, databases, data warehouses, and reporting systems.

• Develop and oversee API integrations and automated workflows across various systems and platforms.

• Establish and uphold data governance, data quality, security, and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and convert business needs into technical solutions.

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements in processes and technology.

• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications in project management, Agile methodologies, cloud technologies, data engineering, or associated disciplines are advantageous.

• At least 10 years of pertinent post-baccalaureate professional experience in data engineering, data management, database administration, system integration, business intelligence, analytics, or related technical fields.

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive supervisory or team leadership experience.

• Proven experience in leading complex, high-profile, multifaceted data projects.

• Experience managing enterprise data solutions, workflow automation initiatives, and system integrations.

• Experience with federal information systems is preferred.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience supporting Head Start, Early Head Start, or early childhood education programs is highly preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of database design, data modeling, ETL development, data warehousing, and enterprise data architecture.

• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.

• Experience with API development, system integration, and workflow automation.

• Knowledge of data governance, data security, and information management best practices.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.

• Familiarity with Docker, Confluence, and related development tools.

• Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and other relational databases.

• Experience implementing artificial intelligence technologies within data engineering, analytics, or automation environments is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Partially subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Fully vested 401k plan with company match.

• Company-paid life and disability insurance plans.

• Paid family leave.

• Generous paid time off policy.